How to replace the Solid-state drive (SSD) on a Latitude 3120

This 3D experience gives you the step by step process of replacing the Solid-state drive (SSD) and a Latitude 3120. The procedure will also include removing the Palmrest and Keyboard Assembly, Solid-state drive SSD and reinstalling them.

Removal

Palmrest and Keyboard Assembly

1. Identify the palmrest and keyboard assembly highlighted in blue.
2. Loosen the captive screws that secure the palmrest assembly.
3. Place the system on a flat surface with the keyboard facing up. Open the system to 180 degrees.
4. Use a plastic scribe, pry from the U-shaped recesses near the hinges at the top edge.
5. Use the scribe to pry open the top, left, and right sides of the palmrest.
6. Gently flip over the palmrest assembly.
7. Disconnect the battery cable, lift the latch and disconnect keyboard and touchpad cables.
8. Lift and remove the palmrest assembly and keyboard from the computer chassis.

Solid-state drive (SSD)

1. Identify the SSD (solid-state drive) highlighted in blue.
2. Remove the screw that secures the solid state drive to the system board.
3. Lift the thermal shield to remove it from the system.
4. Holding the sides of the SSD, carefully slide it out to remove.

Install

Solid-state drive (SSD)

1. Identify the SSD (solid-state drive) location highlighted in blue.
2. Align the notch on the SSD with the tab on the slot and slide the SSD into the slot.
3. Install the solid-state drive thermal shield.
4. Install the screw that secures the SSD and thermal shield.

Palmrest and Keyboard Assembly

1. Identify the palmrest and keyboard assembly location highlighted in blue.
2. Connect the battery cable keyboard and touchpad cables.Close the latch to secure.
3. Gently flip over the palmrest assembly with the keyboard facing downward.
4. Align the palmrest and press until it clicks into place.
5. Close the display assembly and position the system as shown.
6. Tighten the captive screws that secure the palmrest assembly.