Dell XPS13-4040SLV Removing the Solid-State Drive

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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" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the

instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.

For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at

dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the

computer is On or in Sleep state.

CAUTION: Solid-state drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling

the solid-state drive.

Prerequisites

1Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10.

2Disconnect the power-light board cable from the system board. See "Removing the

Power-Light Board" on page 12.

3Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.

Procedure

1Peel the tape that is adhered over the solid-state drive.

1tape