Dell Alienware 17 R4 Service Manual - Page 21

Replacing the solid-state drive, Procedure, Post-requisites

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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. Procedure 1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot. 2. Slide the solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot. 3. Slide and adhere the solid-state drive shield on the solid-state drive. 4. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive and solid-state drive shield with the screw hole on the computer base. 5. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the computer base. Post-requisites Replace the base cover. 21

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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.
Procedure
1.
Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
2.
Slide the solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot.
3.
Slide and adhere the solid-state drive shield on the solid-state drive.
4.
Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive and solid-state drive shield with the screw hole on the computer base.
5.
Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the computer base.
Post-requisites
Replace the
base cover
.
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