Dell XPS 17 9710 SSD Replacement

Written By: Abigail Matos

Comments: 2

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

5 minutes

Introduction

If your current SSD card in your Dell XPS17 9710 no longer has enough storage space or is failing, you may need to replace it.

Before replacing the SSD, make sure to back up any storage currently on the card to another hard drive.

Before beginning make sure to power off your device completely.

Tools

Parts

Step 1

Remove eight 5 mm screws from the back panel using a T5 Torx screwdriver.
Use the opening tool to loosen the panel on all sides and then lift it from the device.

I found it easiest to start with the opening tool at the center front, where there’s a little dip in the bottom panel for LED light. Start there, and work your way around to the back along each side.

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Step 2

Remove two 3 mm screws (four total) from each of the copper plates using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

Step 3

Unplug the SSD card underneath each plate.
There may be two slots for SSD cards, but only one card. You can install another card for storage customizability in the laptop.