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. If the server is installed in a rack, extend the server from the rack.

2. Remove the server cover. See Remove the server cover.

3. For easier operation, remove the PCIe adapter retainer. See Remove the PCIe adapter retainer.

4. Remove any parts and disconnect any cables that might impede your access to the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive.

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

Watch the procedure

• A video of this procedure is available at YouTube

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

   

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

If you are instructed to return the old M.2 backplane or M.2 drive, follow all of the packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are provided.