2. Complete the parts replacement. See “Complete the parts replacement” on page 143.
M.2 drive replacement
Follow instructions in this section to remove and install the M.2 drive.
Notes:
• If two M.2 drives are to be installed, install M.2 drive 1 first.
• For M.2 drive locations, see “Side view” on page 15.
Remove an M.2 drive
Follow instructions in this section to remove an M.2 drive.
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CAUTION:
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the
electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To
remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the
power source.
Attention:
• Read
“Installation Guidelines” on page 29 and “Safety inspection checklist” on page 30 to ensure that you
work safely.
• Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See
“Power off the server” on page 34.
• Remove any locking device that secures the server, such as a Kensington lock or a padlock.
• Place the server on its side with the cover up.
Procedure
Step 1. Make preparation for this task.
a. Remove the server cover. See “Remove the server cover” on page 135.
Attention: The heat sink and processor could be very hot. To avoid burning yourself, wait for a
few minutes after turning off the server before you remove the server cover.
b. If needed, remove the 2.5-inch drive from bay 1. See
“Remove a simple-swap drive (bay 0-1)”
on page 38
.
c. Locate the M.2 drive to be removed. See
“Side view” on page 15.
Step 2. Remove M.2 drive 1.
a.
Remove the screw that secures the M.2 drive.
b.
Rotate the rear end of the M.2 drive to an angle.
c.
Remove the M.2 drive from the system board.
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