Solid-State Drive; Removing The Solid-State Drive; Installing The Solid-State Drive - Dell P121G 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.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Lift the mylar that covers the solid-state drive slot.
2. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive bracket to the system board.
3. Slide and remove the solid-state drive bracket off the system board.
4. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot.

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.
Before working inside your computer.
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