Lenovo ThinkSystem SR860 V3 User Manual page 163

About this task
Attention:
• Read "Installation Guidelines" on page 43
work safely.
• Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See
"Power off the server" on page
• Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-
sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with
an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.
• If the server is installed in a rack, slide the server out on its rack slide rails to gain access to the top covers,
or remove the server from the rack. See
Procedure
Step 1. Remove the front top cover. See
Step 2. Remove the M.2 drive.
Figure 104. Removing M.2 drive
a. Pinch and hold on the retainer clip.
b. Remove the retainer clip.
c. Pivot the rear side of the M.2 drive away from the M.2 boot adapter.
d. Remove the M.2 drive.
After you finish
1. Adjust the retainer on the M.2 backplane to accommodate the particular size of the M.2 drive you wish
to install. See "Adjust the retainer on the M.2 backplane" on page
and "Safety inspection checklist" on page 44
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"Remove the server from rails" on page
"Remove the front top cover" on page
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Chapter 5 Hardware replacement procedures
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