Dell XPS 17 (9700) How-To Install & Replace Your M.2 NVMe SSD


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the M.2 NVMe SSD on your XPS 17-9700 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 5 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your XPS 17-9700 M.2 NVMe SSD.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small Phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x T5 Torx screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
XPS 9700 SSD

Dell Laptop Replacement Parts Needed

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XPS 17 9700 SSD

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Installation and Removal Instructions
XPS 17-9700 M.2 NVMe SSD

Before you begin: If you need help at any point, you can always contact Parts-People Repair Department for help with your diagnosis or repair.

Step 1

 Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x 2.5mm x 4mm T5 Torx screws).

Step 2

  • Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x 2.5mm x 4mm T5 Torx screws).
  • Use a plastic scribe to pry apart and remove the bottom base cover.
 Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x 2.5mm x 4mm T5 Torx screws).Use a plastic scribe to pry apart and remove the bottom base cover. Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x 2.5mm x 4mm T5 Torx screws).
Unscrew the battery (7 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 3

Unscrew the battery (7 x M2 x 4mm).Disconnect and remove the Battery.Unscrew the battery (7 x M2 x 4mm).
Unscrew and then slide out the Left M.2 NVMe SSD (1 x

Step 4

Unscrew and then slide out the Left M.2 NVMe SSD (1 x Unscrew and then slide out the Left M.2 NVMe SSD (1 x Unscrew and then slide out the Left M.2 NVMe SSD (1 x
Unscrew and slide out the Right M.2 NVMe SSD (1 x

Step 5

Unscrew and slide out the Right M.2 NVMe SSD (1 x ***FOLLOW THESE STEPS IN REVERSE TO REINSTALL YOUR PART.

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