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Remove an M.2 boot adapter

Follow instructions in this section to remove an M.2 boot adapter.

About this task

To avoid potential danger, make sure to read and follow the safety information.

Attention

Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to make sure that you work safely.

Procedure

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    1. Power off the node (see Power off the node); then, disconnect all external cables from the node.
    2. Remove the node from the chassis (see Remove a node from the chassis); then, carefully lay the node on a flat, static-protective surface, orienting the node with the front toward you.
    3. Remove the top cover (see Remove the top cover).
    4. Remove all M.2 drives from the M.2 boot adapter (see Remove an M.2 drive).
  2. Disconnect the cables from the M.2 boot adapter.
    Figure 1. Disconnecting cable from M.2 boot adapter
    Disconnecting cable from M.2 boot adapter
    1. Unhook the wire bail on the cable from the connector.
    2. Disconnect the cables from the M.2 boot adapter.
  3. Remove the M.2 boot adapter tray from the node.
    Figure 2. Removing M.2 boot adapter tray
    Removing M.2 boot adapter tray
    1. Lift and hold the release pin to disengage the M.2 boot adapter tray from the node.
    2. Slightly slide the M.2 boot adapter tray toward the pin; then, carefully pull it out of the node.
  4. Remove the M.2 boot adapter.
    Figure 3. Removing M.2 boot adapter
    Removing M.2 boot adapter
    1. Unfasten the screw that secures the end of the M.2 boot adapter to the tray.
    2. Unfasten the screw that secures the middle of the M.2 boot adapter to the tray.
    3. Slide the M.2 boot adapter toward the plunger and lift it out of the tray.

After you finish

  1. If necessary, adjust location of the M.2 drive retainer to accommodate another M.2 drive of a different size (see Adjust an M.2 drive retainer).
  2. Install a replacement unit (see Install an M.2 boot adapter).
  3. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.