Dell Inspiron 5676, 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 solid-state drive.
Topics:
• Procedure
• Post-requisites
Procedure
1 Adhere the thermal pad to the system board.
2 Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
3 Insert the solid-state drive at a 45-degree angle into the solid-state drive slot.
4 Press the other end of the solid-state drive down and replace the screw (M2x3.5) that secures the solid-state drive to the system
board.
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