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Solid-State Drive (SSD), Removing the solid-state drive

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CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges. Do not touch the components or metallic contacts on the memory module as electrostatic discharge (ESD) can inflict severe damage on the components. To read more about ESD protection, see ESD protection. Steps 1. Lift the Mylar to access the memory-module slot. 2. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot (DIMM A DDR5 ONLY). 3. Slide the memory module firmly into the memory-module slot at an angle. 4. Press down on the memory module until the securing clips firmly click into place. NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. NOTE: Repeat step 1 to step 4 when installing the memory module in the second slot (DIMM B DDR5 ONLY). Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Solid-State Drive (SSD) Removing the solid-state drive Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The following images indicate the location of the solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. Figure 15. Removing the solid-state drive 42 Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)

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CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges. Do not touch
the components or metallic contacts on the memory module as electrostatic discharge (ESD) can inflict severe
damage on the components. To read more about ESD protection, see
ESD protection
.
Steps
1.
Lift the Mylar to access the memory-module slot.
2.
Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot (DIMM A DDR5 ONLY).
3.
Slide the memory module firmly into the memory-module slot at an angle.
4.
Press down on the memory module until the securing clips firmly click into place.
NOTE:
If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.
NOTE:
Repeat step 1 to step 4 when installing the memory module in the second slot (DIMM B DDR5 ONLY).
Next steps
1.
Install the
base cover
.
2.
Follow the procedure in
After working inside your computer
.
Solid-State Drive (SSD)
Removing the solid-state drive
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
.
2.
Remove the
base cover
.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the solid-state drive and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Figure 15. Removing the solid-state drive
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Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)