Figure 69. M.2 backplane installation
After installing the M.2 backplane, complete the following steps:
1. Reinstall the PCIe riser-card if necessary (see “Install the PCIe riser-card assembly” on page 88).
2. Reinstall the LOM adapter if necessary (see “Install the LOM adapter” on page 72).
3. Reinstall the top cover (see “Install the top cover” on page 131).
4. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.
5. Install the server in the rack.
6. Power on the server and any peripheral devices.
Remove an M.2 drive from the M.2 backplane
Use this procedure to remove an M.2 drive from the M.2 backplane.
With M.2 backplane removed, complete the following steps to remove an M.2 drive from the M.2 backplane:
Step 1. Press both sides of the retainer and slide it backward to loosen the M.2 drive from the M.2
backplane.
Figure 70. M.2 drive removal
Note: If your M.2 backplane has two M.2 drives, they will both release outward when you slide the
retainer backward.
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