Removing and replacing an M.2 SATA SSD

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION:

Before replacing a DIMM, expansion board, or other similar PCA components due to a perceived hardware error, make sure first that the component is firmly seated in the slot. Do not bend or flex circuit boards when reseating components.

Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure , make sure that the following items are available:

  • T-15 Torx screwdriver

  • Phillips No. 1 screwdriver

Procedure
  1. Back up all server data.
  2. Remove the front bezel.
  3. Power down the server.
  4. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  5. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  6. Do one of the following:
  7. Remove the access panel.
  8. Remove the PCI blank retainer.
  9. Remove the air baffle.
  10. Remove the M.2 SSD enablement board.
  11. Remove the M.2 SSD.

    Removing the M.2 SSD

To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.