Installing the SSD and SSD holder
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only 
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as 
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is 
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions 
that are shipped with your product.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
Steps
1. Place the SSD holder on the battery backup unit (BBU) bracket.
2. Replace the screw that secures the SSD holder to the BBU bracket.
3. Connect the MicroSATA cable to the SSD.
4. Slide the SSD with the MicroSATA cable into the SSD holder.
5. Reconnect all the cables.
Next steps
1. Install the system board assembly.
2. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
3. Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
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Safety instructions
Installing the system board assembly
DC to DC board
DC to DC board is a power regulating board that supplies power to the 1.8 inch SSD.
Removing the DC to DC board
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only 
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as 
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is 
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions 
that are shipped with your product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals.
3. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
4. Remove the system board assembly.
Steps
1. Disconnect all the cables.
2. Press the space support by using clamper, and lift one side of the DC to DC board.
3. Repeat step 2 for the other space support, and lift the other side of the DC to DC board.
4. Remove the DC to DC board out of the BBU bracket.
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