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Remove an M.2 drive

Use this information to remove an M.2 drive.

About this task

Attention

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

  • 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.

  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

Procedure

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
    2. Disconnect the M.2 boot adapter cables from the system board. See M.2 boot adapter cable routing.
    3. Remove the PCIe riser assembly. See Remove the PCIe riser assembly.
    4. Remove the M.2 boot adapter assembly from the PCIe riser assembly. See Remove a PCIe adapter.
  2. Remove the M.2 drive.
    Figure 1. M.2 drive removal
    M.2 drive removal
    1. Press both sides of the retainer.
    2. Slide the retainer backwards to loosen the M.2 drive from the M.2 boot adapter.
    3. Pivot the M.2 drive away from the M.2 boot adapter.
    4. Pull the M.2 drive away from the connector at an angle.

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.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube