Solid-State Drive; Removing The Solid-State Drive; Installing The Solid-State Drive - Alienware Aurora R12 Service Manual

Solid-state drive

Removing the solid-state drive

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.
NOTE: To avoid data loss, do not remove the drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.
2. Remove the left-side cover.
3. Remove the single-graphics
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.
2. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the system board.

Installing the solid-state drive

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Before working inside your
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