Replacing the solid-state drive (full-length)
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.
Topics:
• Procedure
• Post-requisites
Procedure
1 Adhere the thermal pad to the solid-state drive.
2 Slide the solid-state drive assembly at an angle into the solid-state drive slot.
3 Press the other end of the solid-state drive down and replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the system
board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
2 Replace the base cover.
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