Expanding and assigning parameters to the device 
  6.4 Expansion modules (M.2) 
SIMATIC IPC PX-39A 
Operating Instructions, 08/2022, A5E51699601-AA 
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6.4.2  Installing/removing expansion modules (M.2) 
Note 
Requirement for M.2 modules
 
  You can find the permitted dimensions for M.2 modules under "
(M.2) (Page 68)". If the permissible height is exceeded, contact problems, malfunctions 
and installation difficulties cannot be ruled out. 
  You can find information on which M.2 modules you can install in which slot under 
"Usable expansion modules (M.2) (Page 68)". 
Requirements 
•  You are familiar with the information on M.2 modules and the conditions of use of M.2 
modules, see "Usable expansion modules (M.2) (Page 68)". 
•  The device is open, see important information regarding this under "Opening the Device 
(Page 61)" or "Open device with expansion slot (Page 63)". 
•  The M.2 NVMe SSDs in the SIMATIC IPC Slider have been removed, see "M.2 NVMe SSD in 
the SIMATIC IPC Slider (Page 74)". 
•  Adapter plates: If the M.2 module to be used has external interfaces, you can use the 
adapter plates supplied with the M.2 module to install the connectors. 
•  Screwdrivers of type Torx T10 and T8 
Procedure - Installation  
 
Remove the SSD drive bay. To do this, re-
move the designated screw with the 
screwdriver of the type Torx T10 and pull 
out the SSD drive bay upwards. 
 
Put down the SSD drive bay carefully on 
the side.
 
Remove the designated screw on the 
motherboard with the screwdriver of the 
type Torx T8.