Service Manual

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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. Slide the solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot.
2. Replace the plastic grommet that secures the solid-state drive to the system base.
3. Place the solid-state drive heat shield on the system board.
4. Replace the screws that secure the solid-state drive heat shield to the system board.
5. Adhere the thermal pads on the solid-state drive heat shield.
Post-requisites
Replace the top cover.
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