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Adjust an M.2 drive retainer

Follow instructions in this section to adjust the position of an M.2 drive retainer on the system board or on the M.2 boot adapter.

About this task

Sometimes you need to adjust the M.2 drive retainer to a correct keyhole that can accommodate the particular size of the M.2 drive you wish to install.

Attention

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

  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the node and chassis; then, take the component out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

Depending on your configuration, follow the corresponding procedures below for proper procedure.

Adjust an M.2 drive retainer on the system board​

Procedure

Adjust the position of the M.2 retainer on the system board.
  1. Rotate the retainer by 90 degrees to the unlocked position; then, lift the retainer from the system board.
  2. Locate the correct keyhole into which the retainer should be installed; then, insert the retainer into the keyhole, orienting at the unlocked position.
  3. Rotate the retainer by 90 degrees to the locked position.
    Figure 1. Adjustment of an M.2 drive retainer
    Adjustment of an M.2 drive retainer

After you finish

  1. Install the required M.2 drives (see Install an M.2 drive).
  2. 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.

Adjust an M.2 drive retainer on the M.2 boot adapter​

Procedure

Figure 2. M.2 retainer adjustment
Adjust the M.2 retainer.

Adjust the M.2 retainer.
  1. Press both sides of the retainer.
  2. Move the retainer forward until it is in the large opening of the keyhole.
  3. Take the retainer out of the keyhole; then, insert the retainer into the correct keyhole.
  4. Press both sides of the retainer.
  5. Slide the retainer backwards (toward the small opening of the keyhole) until it is seated in place.

After you finish

  1. Install all M.2 drives to the M.2 boot adapter (see Install an M.2 drive).

  2. 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.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube