4. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive/Intel Optane to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Tighten the captive screw that secures the solid-state drive shield/Intel Optane shield and solid-state drive/Intel Optane to the palm
rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE:
The solid-state drive shield/Intel Optane shield is only available for computers that are shipped with PCIe or
NVMe solid-state drive/Intel Optane.
Post-requisites
Hard drive
Removing the hard drive
If your computer is using a SATA storage device accelerated by Intel Optane memory, disable Intel Optane before removing the SATA
storage device. For more information about disabling the Intel Optane, see
NOTE:
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
. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
CAUTION:
Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
CAUTION:
To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.
Prerequisites
1. Remove the
2. Remove the
.
Procedure
1. Open the latch and disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board.
2. Remove the four screws (M2x3) that secure the hard-drive assembly to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Lift the hard-drive assembly along with its cable off the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
Removing and installing components
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