Removing The Solid-State Drive; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Alienware 17 R5 Service Manual

Removing the solid-state drive

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home
page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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.

Prerequisites

Remove the base

Procedure

1 Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive shield and solid-
state drive to the computer base.
2 Peel off the solid-state drive shield from the solid-state drive.
NOTE: Solid-state drive shield is applicable to computers that are
shipped with 1 TB solid-state drive.
computer. After working inside your
cover.
After working inside your computer.
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