Chapter 15: Removing The Solid-State Drive; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 13 5000 Service Manual

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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.
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Prerequisites

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Procedure

Prerequisites
Remove the base cover.
Procedure
1. Locate the solid-state drive on the system board.
2. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the I/O board.
3. Lift and slide the solid-state drive to remove it from the solid-state drive slot on the system board.
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Removing the solid-state drive
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