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Dell XPS 7590 SSD Replacement

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  1. Dell XPS 7590 SSD Replacement, Flip laptop around: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Flip your device the other way around

    • Don't be confused that this device is black, its a skin

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  2. Dell XPS 7590 SSD Replacement, Remove 10 Torx T5: step 2, image 1 of 3 Dell XPS 7590 SSD Replacement, Remove 10 Torx T5: step 2, image 2 of 3 Dell XPS 7590 SSD Replacement, Remove 10 Torx T5: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Grab your T5 Torx and identify the 10 torx screws

    • Make sure that this is a T5, to not strip the screws. They can be very difficult to remove

    • Careful there are more screws, do not try to open yet!

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  4. Dell XPS 7590 SSD Replacement, Remove Flap Screws: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Open the flap on the back of the laptop

    • There are two screws that need to be removed, please use a Philips 0 screwdriver

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  5. Dell XPS 7590 SSD Replacement, Remove Backplate: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • The backplate might not be easy to open

    • You can use a soft prytool to open the laptop easier

    • Don't insert the tool too deep or you might break the mainboard

    • Now, you should be able to remove the backplate

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  6. Dell XPS 7590 SSD Replacement, Unplug Battery: step 5, image 1 of 3 Dell XPS 7590 SSD Replacement, Unplug Battery: step 5, image 2 of 3 Dell XPS 7590 SSD Replacement, Unplug Battery: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the battery connection to the mainboard

    • Unplug the battery before doing anything else

    • You can use a pry tool to make this easier

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  7. Dell XPS 7590 SSD Replacement, Locate and remove SDD: step 6, image 1 of 3 Dell XPS 7590 SSD Replacement, Locate and remove SDD: step 6, image 2 of 3 Dell XPS 7590 SSD Replacement, Locate and remove SDD: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the SDD on the mainboard

    • Use a Philips 0 to remove the screw of the SDD

    • Slide the SSD out of its socket.

    • Try not to lift the SSD any more than necessary

    • 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.

    • Reconnect the battery and reassemble

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Conclusion

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

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