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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" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the
computer is On or in Sleep state.
CAUTION: Solid-state drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling
the solid-state drive.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10.
2 Disconnect the power-light board cable from the system board. See "Removing the
Power-Light Board" on page 12.
3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
Procedure
1 Peel the tape that is adhered over the solid-state drive.
1 tape
1