Remove the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive

Use this information to remove the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive.

Read the installation Guidelines

Power off the server for this task

ATTENTION: Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening

Before removing the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive:

1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.

2. For easier operation, remove the riser 2 assembly. See Remove a riser card.

3. If your server has a M.2 drive air baffle installed, remove the M.2 drive air baffle first.

   Figure 1. M.2 drive air baffle removal
   

   

   
   

To remove the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive, complete the following steps:

1. Grasp the M.2 backplane at both ends and pull it straight up to remove it from the system board.
   Figure 2. M.2 backplane removal
   

   

   
   
2. Remove the M.2 drive from the M.2 backplane by doing the following:
   Figure 3. M.2 drive removal
   

   

   
   
   1. Press both sides of the retainer 1.
   2. Slide the retainer backward to loosen the M.2 drive from the M.2 backplane.
      Note

      If the M.2 backplane has two M.2 drives, they will both release outward when you slide the retainer backward.
   3. Rotate the M.2 drive away from the M.2 backplane.
   4. Pull it away from the connector 2 at an angle of approximately 30 degrees.