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Dell Precision 3510 M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) Replacement

Introduction

This guide will teach you how to disassemble your Dell Precision 3510 computer to replace the M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD). Before you follow this guide, check out the Troubleshooting Pages and confirm that the M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) will need to be replaced.

Before you begin the steps to replace the Dell Precision 3510's M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD), power the computer off completely and unplug any external devices. You can power off your computer by holding down the power button in the upper right-hand corner of the keyboard for 10-15 seconds.

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    • Flip the computer over so that you are looking at the bottom.

    • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the eight 6.5 mm screws from the base cover.

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  2. Dell Precision 3510 M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use the opening tool to carefully pry the base cover from the computer.

    • Remove the base cover from the laptop.

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  4. Dell Precision 3510 M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision 3510 M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips #000 screwdriver, remove the two 5.5 mm screws from the battery.

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    • Gently unplug the cable connected to the top of the battery.

    • Remove the battery from the laptop.

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    • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the single 3 mm screw securing the M.2 solid state drive to the system board.

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  7. Dell Precision 3510 M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the M.2 solid state drive from the system board.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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