Removing The Solid-State Drive; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell XPS 13 Service Manual

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your
working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
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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.

Prerequisites

Remove the base cover.

Procedure

1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive shield and the solid-state drive to the system board.
2. Slide and remove the solid-state drive shield from the solid state drive slot.
3. Lift the solid-state drive at an angle, then slide and remove the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot.

Removing the solid-state drive

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