Alienware 13 R2, Service Manual

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Replacing 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 .
After working inside your computer, follow the instructions
in After working inside your computer . 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 hard drive.
Procedure
1 Slide the solid-state drive into the slot on the solid-state drive assembly.
2 Replace the screw that secures the solid-state drive to the solid-state drive
assembly.
3 Align the screw holes on the solid-state drive assembly with the screw
holes on the computer base.
4
Replace the screws that secure the solid-state drive assembly to the
computer base.
5
Connect the solid-state drive cable to the system board.
6 Align the screw holes on the solid-state drive bracket with the screw holes
on the solid-state drive assembly.
7 Replace the screws that secure the solid-state drive bracket to the solid-
state drive assembly.
Post-requisites
Replace the base panel .
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