Figure 106. M.2 drive removal
a.  Press both sides of the retainer  1 .
b.  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.
c.  Rotate the M.2 drive away from the M.2 backplane.
d.  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 packaging instructions and use 
any packaging materials that are provided. 
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