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Step 1

              Back Panel
  • Position the computer back side up so that the “XPS” logo is facing you.
  • Remove six 3 mm screws along the perimeter of the back panel using a T5 Torx screwdriver.

Position the computer back side up so that the “XPS” logo is facing you.

Remove six 3 mm screws along the perimeter of the back panel using a T5 Torx screwdriver.

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Step 2

  • Use an opening tool to pry up the metal plate.
  • Remove the two 6 mm screws under the silver flap using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Use an opening tool to pry up the metal plate.

Remove the two 6 mm screws under the silver flap using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Step 3

  • Use an opening tool to pop out the back panel.
  • Once unhinged, the panel will open away from you.
  • The back panel will still be attached by a ribbon cable. Be cautious when opening the panel to ensure the ribbon stays intact.

Use an opening tool to pop out the back panel.

Once unhinged, the panel will open away from you.

The back panel will still be attached by a ribbon cable. Be cautious when opening the panel to ensure the ribbon stays intact.

Step 4

  • Flip over the back panel so that the interior of the panel is facing up.
  • Remove three 2 mm screws that are connected to the vendor GCE disk on the bottom left corner of the back panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
  • Remove the black plastic cover that holds the disk in place.
  • Remove the back panel.
  • The GCE disk should still be connected to the computer via a purple ribbon cable.

Flip over the back panel so that the interior of the panel is facing up.

Remove three 2 mm screws that are connected to the vendor GCE disk on the bottom left corner of the back panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Remove the black plastic cover that holds the disk in place.

Remove the back panel.

The GCE disk should still be connected to the computer via a purple ribbon cable.

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

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