Dell XPS 8500 Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 58

Replacing the mSATA Drive

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4 3 2 1 1 mSATA drive 3 notch 2 screws (2) 4 tab Replacing the mSATA Drive CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. Use of excessive force may damage the connectors. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the mSATA drive, ensure that there are no cables under the mSATA drive. 1 Align the notch on the mSATA drive with the tab in the system-board connector. 2 Insert the mSATA drive at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector. 3 Press the other end of the mSATA drive down into the slot on the system board and replace the screws that secure the mSATA drive to the system board. 58 mSATA Drive

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58
mSATA Drive
Replacing the mSATA Drive
CAUTION:
The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. Use of
excessive force may damage the connectors.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the mSATA drive, ensure that there are no cables
under the mSATA drive.
1
Align the notch on the mSATA drive with the tab in the system-board
connector.
2
Insert the mSATA drive at a 45-degree angle into the system-board
connector.
3
Press the other end of the mSATA drive down into the slot on the system
board and replace the screws that secure the mSATA drive to the system
board.
1
mSATA drive
2
screws (2)
3
notch
4
tab
2
1
3
4