Remove an M.2 drive from the M.2 backplane

Use this procedure to remove an M.2 drive from the M.2 backplane.

1. Press both sides of the retainer and slide it backward to loosen the M.2 drive from the M.2 backplane.
   Figure 1. M.2 drive removal
   
   

   Note

   If your M.2 backplane has two M.2 drives, they will both release outward when you slide the retainer backward.
2. Remove the M.2 drive by rotating it away from the M.2 backplane and pulling away from the connector at an angle (approximately 30 degrees).