Dell Wyse 5060 Thin Client SSD Upgrade/Replacement

December 30th, 2023





This page shows how to upgrade the SSD on the Dell Wyse 5060/N07D.

These thin clients are often used as mini computers for homelabbers.

To start, 3 longer screws hold the front cover in place. Use a small Phillips head screwdriver to remove them.

The 3 screws to remove.

The 3 screws to remove.

Next slide the front cover off. All screws past this point will be the same going forward.

Push down lightly and then slide the front cover off.

Push down lightly and then slide the front cover off.

Underneath the front panel are 5 screws holding on a structural/protective cover. Remove these and slide the cover in the direction of the arrow etched on the board.

The 5 screws to remove the protective panel.

The 5 screws to remove the protective panel.

Once the panel is removed, you can unplug the attached speaker to fully remove it or set the panel aside.

Only one screw holds the SSD in place, once that is removed the SSD can be slid out.

The final screw holding the ssd in place.

The final screw holding the ssd in place.

I use a SATA power+data extension cable to attach a full-size 2.5″ SSD.


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