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Dell XPS 13 9365 2-in-1 Solid-State Drive Replacement

What you need

  1. Dell XPS 13 9365 2-in-1 Solid-State Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Torx T4 screwdriver to remove the eight screws (M2x3) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.

  2. Dell XPS 13 9365 2-in-1 Solid-State Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Use your fingertips to lift the system badge open and reveal the single case screw.

    • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screw (M1.6x4) that secures the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.

  3. Dell XPS 13 9365 2-in-1 Solid-State Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Starting from the front corner of the computer, pry up the base cover using a spudger and lift the base cover off the palm-rest assembly.

  4. Dell XPS 13 9365 2-in-1 Solid-State Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.

  5. Dell XPS 13 9365 2-in-1 Solid-State Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the two screws (M1.6x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.

  6. Dell XPS 13 9365 2-in-1 Solid-State Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the six screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.

  7. Dell XPS 13 9365 2-in-1 Solid-State Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the battery off the palm-rest assembly.

  8. Dell XPS 13 9365 2-in-1 Solid-State Drive Replacement, Removing the Solid-State Drive: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Peel off the display cable tape from the hard-drive plate.

  9. Dell XPS 13 9365 2-in-1 Solid-State Drive Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two screws (M1.6x2.5) that secure the hard-drive plate to the system board with a Phillips 000 screwdriver head.

  10. Dell XPS 13 9365 2-in-1 Solid-State Drive Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the hard-drive plate.

  11. Dell XPS 13 9365 2-in-1 Solid-State Drive Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Gently slide and remove the solid-state drive from the solid-state drive slot (SSD not pictured in image).

    • Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.

Conclusion

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

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