Replacing the solid-state drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside
your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.
Procedure
1 Place the solid-state drive/Intel Optane into the slot on the back of the solid-state drive shield/Intel Optane shield.
2 Replace the screw that secures the solid-state drive/Intel Optane to the solid-state drive shield/Intel Optane shield.
3 Align the notch on the solid-state drive/Intel Optane with the tab on the solid-state drive/Intel Optane slot.
4 Slide the solid-state drive/Intel Optane into the solid-state drive/Intel Optane slot.
5 Insert the tab of the solid-state drive/Intel Optane into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
6 Tighten the captive screw that secures the solid-state drive shield/Intel Optane shield and solid-state drive/Intel Optane to the palm
rest and keyboard assembly.
7 Replace the screw that secures the solid-state drive shield/Intel Optane shield to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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