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Remove the M.2 backplane assembly

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

About this task

Required tools

Make sure you have the following kits at hand to properly replace the component:

  • Miscellaneous parts kit

  • Conduction plate parts (only damaged parts need to be replaced)

  • M.2 Putty pad kit

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.

  • Disconnect all external cables from the enclosure.

  • Use extra force to disconnect QSFP cables if they are connected to the solution.

Procedure

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    1. Remove the tray from the enclosure. See Remove a DWC tray from the enclosure.
    2. Remove the tray cover. See Remove the tray cover.
    3. Remove the cross braces. See Remove the cross braces.
  2. Disconnect the cable from the system board.
    Figure 1. M.2 backplane assembly cable removal
    M.2 backplane assembly cable removal
  3. Remove the M.2 backplane assembly.
    1. Remove the six screws.
    2. Remove the M.2 backplane assembly out from the node.
    3. Disconnect the cable from the M.2 backplane assembly.
    Figure 2. M.2 backplane assembly removal
    M.2 backplane assembly removal
  4. (Optional) If you are removing the water loop, remove the M.2 backplane cold plate.
    1. Unfasten the two screws.
    2. Remove the M.2 backplane cold plate from the processor cold plate.
    Figure 3. Removing the M.2 backplane cold plate removal
    Removing the M.2 backplane cold plate removal
After you finish

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.

If you need to disassemble the M.2 backplane assembly for recycle, follow the instructions below:
Attention
You can only disassemble the M.2 backplane assembly for recycle. Do not disassemble it for any other purposes.
Make sure the M.2 drive is removed from the M.2 backplane. To remove the M.2 drive, see Remove an M.2 drive.

  1. Loosen the two screws.

  2. Carefully lift the M.2 board out of the M.2 bracket.

    Figure 4. Disassembling M.2 backplane assembly
    Disassembling M.2 backplane assembly

  3. Recycle the unit in compliance with local regulations.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube