Removing the solid-state driveWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow thesteps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working insideyour 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.Topics:• Prerequisites• ProcedurePrerequisites1 Remove the base cover.2 Remove the battery.Procedure1 Peel off the display cable tape from the hard-drive plate.2 Remove the two screws (M1.6x2.5) that secure the hard-drive plate to the system board.3 Remove the hard-drive plate.4 Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot.7Removing the solid-state drive 15