Remove the M.2 backplane assembly

Follow instructions in this section to remove the M.2 backplane assembly.

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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.

About this task

Attention

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

• If applicable, remove the security bezel. See Remove the security bezel.

• Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.

• If the server is installed in a rack, remove the server from the rack. See Remove the server from the rack.

Procedure

1. Make preparation for this task.
   1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
2. Remove the M.2 backplane assembly.
   1. Loosen the captive screw that secures the M.2 backplane assembly.
   2. Pinch the pull tape and the blue touch point, and slide the M.2 backplane assembly backward to disengage it from the chassis; then, lift the assembly up to remove it.
   Figure 1. Removing the M.2 backplane assembly
   
   
3. Disconnect the cables from the M.2 backplane.

   SATA/x4 NVMe M.2 backplane

   Figure 2. Disconnecting cable from SATA/x4 NVMe M.2 backplane
   
   

   SATA/NVMe M.2 backplane

   Figure 3. Disconnecting cable from SATA/NVMe M.2 backplane
   
   

   1. Unhook the wire bail on the cable from the connector.
   2. Disconnect the cable from the M.2 backplane.