Lenovo ThinkAgile VX7820 User Manual page 174

Before you remove the M.2 backplane:
1. Disconnect and label all cables connected to adapters in the I/O tray; then, remove the I/O tray. See
"Remove the I/O tray" on page 152.
2. Remove the riser for slot 10 to 15 (riser 2) or the riser for slot 16 to 17 to access the M.2 backplane. See
"Remove the riser for slot 10 to 15 (riser 2)" on page 213 or "Remove the riser for slot 16 to 17 (riser 3)"
on page 217.
Complete the following steps to remove the M.2 backplane.
Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available:
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YouTube
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Youku
Figure 88. M.2 backplane removal
Step 1. Remove the M.2 backplane from the system board by pulling up on both ends of the backplane at
the same time.
Note: Pull the M.2 backplane straight up when removing it from the system board.
After you remove the M.2 backplane:
• If you are replacing the M.2 backplane, remove any M.2 drives installed in the backplane. See "Remove an
M.2 drive" on page 166.
• If you are removing the M.2 backplane and are not installing a replacement:
1. Install the riser that you removed to access the M.2 backplane. See "Install the riser for slot 10 to 15
(riser 2)" on page 220 or "Install the riser for slot 16 to 17 (riser 3)" on page 222.
2. Install the I/O tray and connect all cables. See "Install the I/O tray" on page 154.
If you are instructed to return the M.2 backplane, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging
materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
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