Remove an M.2 drive

Follow this procedure to remove an M.2 drive.

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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.

About this task

Attention

Read Safety inspection checklist and Installation guidelines to ensure that you work safely.
Turn 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 the rails.
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.

Watch the procedure

A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Procedure

Make preparation for this task.
1. Remove the server cover, see Remove the server cover.
  Note
  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 2, see Remove a simple-swap drive (bay 1-2).
Locate the M.2 drive.
Figure 1. M.2 drive location

1 M.2 drive
Remove the M.2 drive.
1. Lift the retainer post away from the M.2 drive retainer.
2. Rotate the rear end of the M.2 drive to an angle, and remove the M.2 drive from the system board.
  Figure 2. Removing the M.2 drive

After you finish

Install a new M.2 drive if necessary, see Install an M.2 drive.
If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

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