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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