Dell Alienware X51 R3 Alienware-x51-r3 Service Manual - Page 42

Removing the solid-state drive, Prerequisites, Procedure

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Removing 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 hard drive. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state. Prerequisites Remove the side panel. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the riser cage to the chassis. 2 Release the riser cage from the tabs on the chassis 42

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Removing 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 hard drive.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state
drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.
Prerequisites
Remove the
side panel
.
Procedure
1
Remove the screws that secure the riser cage to the chassis.
2
Release the riser cage from the tabs on the chassis
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