Remove an M.2 drive

Follow instructions in this section to remove an M.2 drive.

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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. See Remove the M.2 backplane assembly.
2. Locate the M.2 drive to be removed.
   Figure 1. M.2 drive slot numbering
   
   

   1 M.2 Bay 0 / Slot 1

   1 M.2 Bay 1 / Slot 2

3. Remove the M.2 drive.
   1. Press both sides of the retainer 2.
   2. Slide the retainer away from the M.2 drive.
   3. Lift the rear end of M.2 drive up.
   4. Pull the M.2 drive away from the slot 1.
   Figure 2. Removing an M.2 drive
   
   

   Note

   If necessary, repeat this procedure to the other M.2 drive to be removed.