Service Manual

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Removing 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.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.
Prerequisites
Remove the top cover.
Procedure
1. Remove the screws that secure the solid-state drive heat shield to the system board.
2. Lift the solid-state drive heat shield of the system board.
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screws (4) 2. solid-state drive heat shield
3. system board
3. Using a plastic scribe, remove the plastic grommet that secures the solid-state drive to the computer base.
4. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot.
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