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XPS 15 9500 Service Manual

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Removing the solid-state drive 1

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
    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.
  2. Remove the base cover.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Image: Removing the solid-state drive 1

Steps

  1. Remove the screw (M2x2) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket and the solid-state drive 1 to the system board.
  2. Slide the solid-state drive thermal bracket from the alignment post and lift it from the system board.
  3. Slide and remove the solid-state drive 1 from the solid-state drive slot.
    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.

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