Service Manual

Replacing the solid-state drive

NOTE: 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.

Topics:

• Procedure

• Post-requisites

Procedure

1. Align the notches on the solid-state drive with the tabs in the solid-state drive slot, slide the solid-state drive at an angle into the solid-

state drive slot, then press the other end of the solid-state drive down.

2. Align the screw holes on the hard disk plate with the screw holes on the system board.

3. Replace the two screws (M1.6x2.5) that secure the hard-disk plate to the system board.

4. Adhere the display-cable tape to the hard-disk plate.

Post-requisites

1. Replace the battery.

2. Replace the base cover.

16 Replacing the solid-state drive