Removing The Solid-State Drive; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Alienware 17 R4 Service Manual

Removing the solid-state drive

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
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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 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.
3. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot.
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