Dell XPS 15 9500 SSD Replacement

ID: 149223

Description: This guide will show the steps required to...

Steps:

  1. Remove the eight 3.0 mm screws from the bottom panel with a T5 Torx screwdriver.
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  2. Gently wedge an opening tool in the gap between the base panel and chassis, and pry vertically around the perimeter until it releases from the chassis.
  3. Lift the base panel up and away from the chassis.
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  4. Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the single 3.0 mm screw on the right side of the SSD.
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  5. Lift the card a few millimeters, then pull it directly out of its slot.
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  6. If you wish to install a second SSD, there is an empty slot for an additional SSD underneath the copper cover. If you're just replacing the existing SSD, stop here.
  7. Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the one 3.0 mm screw on the left side of the SSD slot.
  8. Pull the cover out directly toward the left.
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