If you need to service an SSD, turn off the sled and before removing the SSD wait for 30 seconds after the Power-on indicator on the sled
turns off. Otherwise, the SSD may not be recognized after it is reinstalled and the sled is turned on again.
Removing an SSD from an SSD carrier
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple
repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2
Remove the SSD carrier out of the sled.
Steps
Pull the rails on the side of the carrier and lift the SSD out of the carrier.
Figure 32. Removing an SSD in an SSD carrier
1
SSD carrier
2
SSD
Next steps
1
Install an SSD in the SSD carrier.
2
Install the SSD carrier into the sled.
Related links
Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
Removing an SSD carrier
Installing an SSD into an SSD carrier
After working inside your system
Installing and removing sled components
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