Skip to main content
Contact Us

Latitude 5455 Owner's Manual

PDF

Removing the SSD

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 SSD and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Figure 1. Removing the SSD
Image: Removing the SSD

Steps

  1. Remove the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the SSD thermal shield to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Slide the SSD thermal shield downwards and lift the thermal shield off the computer.
    NOTE:The SSD thermal shield includes a thermal pad that is attached to the bottom of the shield. Ensure that you adhere the thermal pad back to its location if it is displaced during the removal procedure.
    Figure 2. Thermal pad under the SSD thermal shield
    Image: Thermal pad under the SSD thermal shield
  3. Slide and lift the SSD out from the SSD slot.

Rate this content

Accurate
Useful
Easy to understand
Was this article helpful?
0/3000 characters
  Please provide ratings (1-5 stars).
  Please provide ratings (1-5 stars).
  Please provide ratings (1-5 stars).
  Please select whether the article was helpful or not.
  Comments cannot contain these special characters: <>()\