How to replace the Solid State Drive (SSD) on a OptiPlex 7070 Micro

This 3D experience gives you the step by step process of replacing the Solid State Drive (SSD) and a OptiPlex 7070 Micro. The procedure will also include removing the Base Cover, Hard Drive Module and reinstalling them.

Removal

Base Cover

Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.

Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the cover to the system.

Slide and lift the cover to remove from the system.

Hard Drive Module

Identify the hard drive assembly highlighted in blue.

Press the blue tabs on both sides of the hard drive assembly and slide to release it from the system.

Remove the hard drive assembly from the system.

Solid State Drive (SSD)

Identify the solid state drive (SSD) highlighted in blue.

Remove the screw that secures the SSD.

Holding the sides, slightly lift and slide the SSD out from the connector.

Install

Solid State Drive (SSD)

Identify the solid state drive (SSD) location highlighted in blue.

Align the notch with the tab and insert the SSD into the connector.

Install the screw to secure the SSD.

Hard Drive Module

Identify the hard drive assembly location highlighted in blue.

Insert the drive assembly into the slot on the system.

Slide the drive assembly toward the connector until it clicks into place.

Base Cover

Identify the base cover location highlighted in blue.

Place the cover on the system and slide the cover until it clicks into place.

Tighten the thumb screw to secure the cover to the system.