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Remove an M.2 drive

Follow instructions in this section to remove an M.2 drive from the system board.

About this task

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disconnect all power
CAUTION
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also 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

Required tools

Make sure you have the required tools listed below in hand to properly replace the component.
  • Prepare corresponding thermal pad kits for replacing the M.2 drive installed in specific slot:
    • M.2 drive in slot 1:
      • System board thermal pad kit
      • Bottom cover thermal pad kit
    • M.2 drive in slot 2 or slot 3:
      • System board thermal pad kit
      • Top cover thermal pad kit
    See Thermal pad installation guidelines for details of thermal pad replacement.

Procedure

  1. Make preparation for this task.
    1. Remove the fan shroud. See Remove a fan shroud.
    2. If applicable, remove the expansion filler. See Remove the expansion filler.
    3. If applicable, remove the expansion kit. See Remove the expansion kit.
    4. Locate the M.2 drive to be removed, and remove the corresponding node cover.
      1. To remove the M.2 drive from slot 1, remove the bottom cover. See Remove the bottom cover.
      2. To remove the M.2 drive from slot 2 or slot 3, remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
      Figure 1. M.2 drive slot numbering

      1 Slot 1 / M.2 drive 02 Slot 2 / M.2 drive 1
      3 Slot 3 / M.2 drive 2 
  2. Proceed to the section corresponding to the M.2 drive to be removed:

Remove an M.2 drive from slot 1​

Remove the M.2 drive.
  1. Loosen the screw that secures the M.2 drive.
  2. Pivot the rear side of the M.2 drive away from the system board.
  3. Remove the M.2 drive from the slot.
    Figure 2. Removing the M.2 drive

After you finish

  1. Install a replacement unit. 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.

Remove an M.2 drive from slot 2 or slot 3​

Remove the M.2 drive.
  1. Loosen the screw that secures the M.2 drive.
  2. Pivot the rear side of the M.2 drive away from the system board.
  3. Remove the M.2 drive from the slot.
    Note
    If necessary, repeat this procedure to the other M.2 drive to be removed.
    Figure 3. Removing the M.2 drive (22110 form factor)

    Figure 4. Removing the M.2 drive (2280 form factor)

After you finish

  1. Install a replacement unit. 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.