How to replace the Solid State Drive (SSD 2230) on a XPS 16 DA16260

This 3D experience gives you the step by step process of replacing the Solid State Drive - 2230 and a XPS 16 DA16260. The procedure will also include removing the Palm rest and Keyboard Assembly, SSD - 2230 and reinstalling them.

Removal

Palm rest and Keyboard Assembly

1. Identify the palm rest and keyboard assembly highlighted in blue.
2. Using the Torx 5H, remove the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Open the display, position the computer on its side, release the palm rest assembly using a plastic scribe and then place the system on a flat surface.
4. Insert the plastic scribe near the hinge and loosen the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Lift and turn over the palm rest and keyboard assembly and place it on a flat surface.
6. Using the pull tab, disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
7. Using the pull tab, disconnect the MCU cable from the connector on the system board.
8. Remove the palm rest and keyboard assembly.

Solid State Drive - 2230

1. Identify the solid state drive (SSD) highlighted in blue.
2. Remove the screws that secure the thermal shield to the system board.
3. Lift and remove the thermal shield off the solid state drive.
4. Slide and lift the solid state drive (SSD) from the SSD drive slot.

Install

Solid State Drive - 2230

1. Identify the solid state drive (SSD) location highlighted in blue.
2. Align the notch with the tab. Slide the SSD into the slot on the system.
3. Place the thermal shield on the solid state drive.
4. Install the screws that secure the thermal shield to the system board.

Palm rest and Keyboard Assembly

1. Identify the palm rest and keyboard assembly location highlighted in blue.
2. Place the palm rest and keyboard assembly in front of the base cover.
3. Connect the MCU cable to the system board.
4. Connect the battery cable to the system board.
5. Flip the palm rest and keyboard assembly towards the base cover.
6. Align and snap the palm rest and keyboard assembly into position on the base cover.
7. Close the display and place the system as shown in the video.
8. Using the Torx 5H, install the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.