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Assemble the M.2 interposer and drive

Use this information to assemble the M.2 interposer and 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.

  • Keep static-sensitive parts in their static-protective packages until installation to prevent exposure to static electricity. Handle the parts with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding systems. Place the parts on a static-protective surface.

Procedure

  1. Install the M.2 interposer to the interposer tray.
    Figure 1. Installing M.2 interposer

    1. Align the interposer to the guiding pins on the interposer tray.
    2. Tighten four screws to secure the interposer.
  2. Peel off the films on the thermal pads.
    Figure 2. Peeling off the films

    1. Peel off the film on the heat sink thermal pad.
    2. Peel off the film on the bottom plate thermal pad.
  3. Install the M.2 drive and a heat sink to the drive tray.
    Figure 3. Installing M.2 drive

    1. Place the M.2 drive on the drive tray.
    2. Align the heat sink to the guiding pins on the drive tray.
    3. Tighten four screws to secure the drive and heat sink.
  4. Assemble the M.2 interposer and M.2 drive.
    Figure 4. Assembling M.2 interposer and drive

    1. Tilt the M.2 drive assembly and insert the connector to the interposer slot.
    2. Press the drive assembly down and align a screw hole.
    3. Tighten one screw to secure the two assemblies.
After you finish

Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.