Dell EMC PowerEdge R740xd2 - Installing the M.2 SSD Module

5 Remove the power supply units.
6 Remove the system from the rack and place it on an ESD work bench. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide available at
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
7 Remove the system cover.
8 Remove the air shroud.
9 If installed, remove the rear drive cage.
10 Remove the BOSS card.
NOTE: The procedure to remove the BOSS card is similar to the remove an expansion card.
Steps
1 Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws securing the M.2 SSD module to the BOSS card.
2 Pull the M.2 SSD module from the BOSS card connector.
Figure 106. Removing the M.2 SSD module
Next step
Replace the M.2 SSD module.
Installing the M.2 SSD module
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Power o the system and all attached peripherals.
3 Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals.
4 Ensure that all internal cables are routed correctly and connected, and no tools or extra parts are left inside the system.
5 Open the drive bays, remove all drives, and then close the drive bays.
6 Remove the power supply units.
7 Remove the system from the rack and place it on an ESD work bench. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide available at
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
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Installing and removing system components