How to replace the SSD (Solid State Drive) 2280 on a Precision 3560

This 3D experience gives you the step by step process of replacing the SSD (Solid State Drive) 2280 and a Precision 3560. The procedure will also include removing the Base Cover, Battery Cable, SSD SSD 2280 and reinstalling them.

Removal

Base Cover

Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.

Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover.

Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the recesses located near the hinges.

Remove the base cover by loosening the sides and front.

Battery Cable

Identify the battery cable highlighted in blue.

Using the pull tab, lift up to disconnect the battery cable from the system board.

Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to ground the system and remove residual static electricity.

SSD (Solid State Drive) 2280

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

Remove the screw that secures the SSD to the system board.

Slide and lift the SSD to disconnect it from the system board.

Install

SSD (Solid State Drive) 2280

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

Align the notch on the SSD with the tab on the slot and slide the SSD into the slot.

Install the screw to secure the SSD to the system.

Battery Cable

Identify the battery cable location highlighted in blue.

Push down to connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.

Base Cover

Identify the base cover location highlighted in blue.

Align the base cover tabs to the slots, press the cover until it clicks into place.

Tighten the captive screws that secure the base cover to the system.