Lenovo ThinkSystem SR635 V3 - PCIe adapter replacement

Step 2. Remove the M.2 drive from the M.2 backplane.
Note: The M.2 backplane you want to remove might be different from the following illustrations,
but the removal method is the same.
Figure 77. M.2 drive removal
a.
Press both sides of the retainer 2 .
b.
Slide the retainer backward to loosen the M.2 drive from the M.2 backplane.
c.
Rotate the M.2 drive away from the M.2 backplane.
d.
Pull the M.2 drive away from the connector 1 at an angle of approximately 30 degrees.
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