Dell XPS 15 (L521X, Mid 2012) - Manual (Page 36)

Removing the mSATA Card
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 8. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 10. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in "Removing the Base Cover" on
page 11.
2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 21.
Procedure
1 Remove the screw that secures the mSATA card to the palm-rest assembly.
2 Slide and remove the mSATA card from the system board.
1 2
3
1 screw 2 mSATA card
3 mSATA-card connector
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