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M.2 backplane and M.2 drive replacement
An assembled M.2 backplane and M.2 drive is also known as M.2 module. Lenovo support may ask that the
M.2 module or M.2 backplane and M.2 drive be replaced.
Remove the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive
Use this information to remove the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive.
"Read the
installation
Guidelines" on
page 47
Before removing the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive:
1. From the vSphere web client, migrate all virtual machines if VMware Distributed Resource Scheduler
(DRS) is not enabled on the cluster.
2. Place the node in maintenance mode by following the procedure
storagehub.vmware.com/
3. Power off the node and if the cable management arm is not in place, disconnect all the cables. Pull the
node chassis out of the rack.
4. Remove the top cover.
5. For easier operation, remove the riser assembly next to the M.2 backplane..
To remove the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive, complete the following steps:
Step 1.
Grasp the M.2 backplane at both ends and pull it straight up to remove it from the system board.
Figure 43. M.2 backplane removal
Step 2.
Remove the M.2 drive from the M.2 backplane by doing the following:
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User Guide for ThinkAgile VX2320, VX3320
"Power off
the server
for this task"
on page 33
.
"ATTENTION:
Static Sensitive Device
Ground package before opening"
on page 49
Enter Maintenance Mode
in
https://
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