Remove the M.2 drive retainer

Follow instructions in this section to remove the retainer for M.2 drive 2.

About this task

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CAUTION

The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

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 in a rack, remove it from the rack. See Remove the server from rack.
• Remove any locking device that secures the server, such as a Kensington lock or a padlock.
• Place the server on its side with the cover up.

Procedure

1. Make preparation for this task.
   1. Remove the server cover. See Remove the server cover.
      Attention

      The heat sink and processor could be very hot. To avoid burning yourself, wait for a few minutes after turning off the server before you remove the server cover.
   2. If applicable, remove the 2.5-inch drive from bay 1. See Remove a simple-swap drive (bay 0-1).
   3. Remove M.2 drive 2. See Remove an M.2 drive.
2. Remove the M.2 drive retainer.
   1. Press the tab on the retainer and slightly push the nub upward.
   2. Slide the retainer forward and lift it out of the chassis.
      Figure 1. Removing the M.2 drive retainer