Remove an M.2 drive

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. Locate the M.2 connectors on the system board.
      Figure 1. Location of M.2 bays on system board
      
      

      1 M.2 bay 3

      2 M.2 bay 2

2. Remove the M.2 drive from the system board.
   1. Slightly press the retainer away from the M.2 drive to disengage the M.2 drive.
   2. Pivot the rear side of the M.2 drive slightly away from the system board.
   3. Pull the M.2 drive out of the connector at an angle of approximately 15 degrees.
      Figure 2. Removal of an M.2 drive
      
      
3. (Optional) If necessary, remove the M.2 heat sink and the M.2 drive from the tray.
   1. Press the tabs on the M.2 and heat sink tray to disengage the heat sink.
      Note

      If necessary, press the tabs with a flat-head screwdriver.
   2. Lift the M.2 heat sink out of the tray.
   3. Slide the M.2 drive outward and remove it from the tray.
      Figure 3. Removal of the M.2 heat sink
      
      

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).
2. Remove the M.2 drive from M.2 boot adapter.
   1. Pinch and hold on the retainer clip.
   2. Slide the retainer backward to loosen the M.2 drive from the M.2 boot adapter.
   3. Pivot the rear side of the M.2 drive away from the M.2 boot adapter.
   4. Pull the M.2 drive away from the slot at an angle of approximately 30 degrees.
   Figure 4. Removal of an M.2 drive