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Adjust the retainer on the M.2 backplane

Use this information to adjust the retainer on the M.2 backplane.

Read the installation GuidelinesPower off the server for this taskATTENTION: Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening

Before adjusting the retainer on the M.2 backplane, locate the correct keyhole that the retainer should be installed into to accommodate the particular size of the M.2 drive you wish to install.

To adjust the retainer on the M.2 backplane, complete the following steps:

Watch the procedure

A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Figure 1. M.2 retainer adjustment
Adjust the M.2 retainer.

  1. Press both sides of the retainer 1.
  2. Move the retainer forward until it is in the large opening of the keyhole.
  3. Take the retainer out of the keyhole.
  4. Insert the retainer into the correct keyhole.
  5. Press both sides of the retainer.
  6. Slide the retainer backwards until it is seated in place.