Dell Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R7 Service Manual - Page 40

Replacing the U.2 solid-state drive, Procedure

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Replacing the U.2 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. Procedure 1 Align and place the U.2 solid-state drive in the hard-drive assembly bracket. 2 Replace the two screws (#6-32x6) that secures the U.2 fan to the hard-drive assembly bracket. 3 Slide the hard-drive assembly bracket along with the U.2 solid-state drive on the chassis. 4 Replace the screw (#6-32x6) that secures the U2.solid-state drive to the chassis. 5 Connect the U.2 fan cable to the fan connector. 6 Connect the power cable to the connector to the solid-state drive adapter. 40

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Replacing the U.2 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
.
Procedure
1
Align and place the U.2 solid-state drive in the hard-drive assembly bracket.
2
Replace the two screws (#6-32x6) that secures the U.2 fan to the hard-drive assembly bracket.
3
Slide the hard-drive assembly bracket along with the U.2 solid-state drive on the chassis.
4
Replace the screw (#6-32x6) that secures the U2.solid-state drive to the chassis.
5
Connect the U.2 fan cable to the fan connector.
6
Connect the power cable to the connector to the solid-state drive adapter.
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