Dell Alienware 18 Owner's Manual - Page 43

Removing the mSATA Card, Prerequisites, Procedure

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Removing the mSATA Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 14. 2 Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 16. 3 Remove the fans cover. See "Removing the Fans Cover" on page 29. Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the mSATA to the system board. 2 Slide and remove the mSATA card off the system-board connector. 2 1 screw 1 2 mSATA card Removing the mSATA Card | 43

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Removing the mSATA Card
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Removing the mSATA Card
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 11. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 14.
2
Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 16.
3
Remove the fans cover. See "Removing the Fans Cover" on page 29.
Procedure
1
Remove the screw that secures the mSATA to the system board.
2
Slide and remove the mSATA card off the system-board connector.
1
screw
2
mSATA card
1
2