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XPS 15 9500 Service Manual
Installing the solid-state drive 1
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.
NOTE: Your computer supports two solid-state drive slots. Solid-state drive1 is the primary slot and solid-state drive2 is the secondary slot. If you are installing only one solid-state drive, install the drive to the primary slot. Install the second solid-state drive, if available, to the solid-state drive2 slot.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive 1 and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
- Align the notch on the solid-state drive 1 with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
- Gently slide the solid-state drive 1 into the solid-state drive slot.
- Slide the solid-state drive thermal bracket into the alignment post on the system board, and align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal bracket with the screw hole on the system board.
NOTE: The size of the solid-state drive thermal bracket varies based on the storage type. A solid-state drive thermal bracket that is designed for an M.2 2280 drive cannot accommodate an M.2 2230 drive and vice versa.
- Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket and the solid-state drive 1 to the system board.
Next steps
- Install the base cover.
- Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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