Step 1. Grasp the M.2 backplane at both ends and pull it straight up to remove it from the system board.
Figure 94. M.2 backplane removal
Step 2. Remove the M.2 drive from the M.2 backplane by doing the following:
Figure 95. 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 of the packaging instructions and
use any packaging materials that are provided.
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