Install the M.2 backplane assembly

Use this information to install the M.2 backplane assembly.

About this task

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DANGER

danger

Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:

• Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet/source.
• Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets/sources.
• When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
• Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
• The device might have more than one power cord, to remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

Attention

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

• Turn off the corresponding DWC tray that you are going to perform the task on.

Note

Ensure you have SD650 V3 Neptune DWC Waterloop Service Kit in hand to install components.

Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing a component.

• Go to Drivers and Software download website for ThinkSystem SD650-I V3 to see the latest firmware and driver updates for your server.

• Go to Update the firmware for more information on firmware updating tools.

Watch the procedure

• A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Procedure

1. Replace the putty pad on the processor (Processor 1) cold plate with new ones. Make sure to follow Gap pad/putty pad replacement guidelines.
   Figure 1. Gap pad on processor cold plate
   
   
2. Install the M.2 backplane cold plate.
   1. Place the M.2 cold plate onto the front processor (Processor 1) cold plate.
   2. Fasten the two screws to secure the M.2 backplane cold plate to the processor cold plate.
   
   
   
3. Replace the putty pad on the processor (Processor 1) cold plate and the M.2 backplane cold plate with new ones. Make sure to follow Gap pad/putty pad replacement guidelines.
   Figure 2. Gap pad on processor cold plate and M.2 backplane cold plate
   
   
4. Install the M.2 backplane assembly.
   1. Connect the cable to the M.2 backplane assembly.
   2. Install the M.2 backplane assembly into the node.
   3. Secure the six screws.
   Figure 3. M.2 backplane assembly installation
   
   
5. Connect the cable to the system board.
   Figure 4. M.2 backplane assembly cable installation