Dell XPS 9380, Service Manual

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Removing 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.
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.
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