Solid state drive, Removing the solid state drive and cable assembly, Replacing the solid state drive and cable assembly – Dell Latitude E4200 (Late 2008) User Manual
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Solid State Drive
Dell™ Latitude™ E4200 Service Manual
Removing the Solid State Drive and Cable Assembly
Replacing the Solid State Drive and Cable Assembly
Removing the Solid State Drive and Cable Assembly
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before Working on Your Computer
.
2.
Remove the service panel (see
Removing the Service Panel
).
3.
Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws securing the drive.
4.
Lift the drive free from the alignment pins, and lift it out of the base assembly at an angle towards the middle of the computer.
5.
Disconnect the Solid State Drive (SSD) cable from the system board by gently pulling on the connector release.
6.
Gently slide the cable and connector from the end of the SSD. Carefully apply force to the connector and not the cable.
Replacing the Solid State Drive and Cable Assembly
1.
Hold the drive with the label facing up.
2.
Connect the SSD cable assembly to the SSD. Carefully align the connector to the replacement SSD and gently push the connector onto the device.
3.
Gently connect the SSD cable to the system board using the connector release.
4.
Lower the drive into the base assembly at an angle towards the outer edge of the computer and onto the alignment pins.
5.
Replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the hard drive to the base assembly.
NOTE:
Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from sources other than Dell.
CAUTION:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
1 screws (2)
2 solid state drive
3 base assembly 4 alignment pins (2)
5 SSD cable
6 SSD connector release
CAUTION:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.