Removing and replacing the M.2 SSD riser board

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 you have a T-15 Torx and Phillips No.1 screwdrivers available.

Procedure
  1. Power down the server.
  2. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  3. Remove the server from the chassis.
  4. Remove the bayonet board.
  5. Remove the three-slot secondary riser cage.
  6. Remove the M.2 SSD riser board:
    1. Remove the riser board screw.
    2. Carefully disengage the latch from the riser board post.
    3. Remove the M.2 SSD riser board.

    Removing the M.2 SSD riser board
  7. Remove all installed M.2 SSDs from the riser board.

    Removing an M.2 SSD
  8. If you do not intend to replace the M.2 SSD riser board, install the DIMM guard.

    Installing the DIMM guard

To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.