Device maintenance and repair   
7.4 Removing and installing hardware 
  SIMATIC IPC PX-39A PRO 
84  Operating Instructions, 11/2022, A5E51699950-AA  
7.4.2  Replace the M.2 NVMe SSD in the device 
Requirements 
•  The device is disconnected from the power supply. 
•  The device is open, see important information under "Opening and closing the backplane 
cover (Page 68)". 
•  An M.2 NVMe SSD is installed on the motherboard. 
•  An (angled) screwdriver of the type Torx T8 and T10. 
Procedure - Removal option 1 
If you do not have a removable tray installed in the device, only steps 4. to 8. below are to be 
performed. 
Procedure - Removal option 2 
 
Pull the SSD drive carrier interface card 
out of the slot of the motherboard.
 
Hold the SSD drive carrier and remove the 
marked screws of the SSD drive carrier 
with the type Torx T10 screwdriver. 
Remove the SSD drive carrier and put it 
down safely.