Dell XPS 7590 SSD Replacement

ID: 140119

Description:

Steps:

1. Flip your device the other way around
2. Don't be confused that this device is black, its a skin

3. Grab your T5 Torx and identify the 10 torx screws
4. Make sure that this is a T5, to not strip the screws. They can be very difficult to remove
5. Careful there are more screws, do not try to open yet!

6. Open the flap on the back of the laptop
7. There are two screws that need to be removed, please use a Philips 0 screwdriver

8. The backplate might not be easy to open
9. You can use a soft prytool to open the laptop easier
10. Don't insert the tool too deep or you might break the mainboard
11. Now, you should be able to remove the backplate

12. Locate the battery connection to the mainboard
13. Unplug the battery before doing anything else
14. You can use a pry tool to make this easier

15. Locate the SDD on the mainboard
16. Use a Philips 0 to remove the screw of the SDD
17. Slide the SSD out of its socket.
18. Try not to lift the SSD any more than necessary
19. During reassembly, make sure the slot in the SSD lines up with the slot in its socket. Do not touch the gold-colored contacts with your fingers.
20. Reconnect the battery and reassemble