Dell XPS 15 9575 2-in-1 XPS 15 2-in-1 Service Manual - Page 15

Removing the solid-state drive, Prerequisites, Procedure

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5 Removing 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. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state. Prerequisites Remove the base cover. Procedure 1. Peel and remove the thermal pad from the solid-state drive. 2. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board. 3. Lift the solid-state drive at an angle, then slide and remove the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot. Removing the solid-state drive 15

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Removing 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.
CAUTION:
To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.
Prerequisites
Remove the
base cover
.
Procedure
1.
Peel and remove the thermal pad from the solid-state drive.
2.
Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.
3.
Lift the solid-state drive at an angle, then slide and remove the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot.
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Removing the solid-state drive
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