Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 Setup Manual page 347

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CAUTION:
Make sure that all server power cords are disconnected from their power sources before performing
this procedure.
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 334.
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 359 or "Remove the riser for slot 16 to 17 (riser 3)"
on page 362.
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 99. 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 346.
• If you are removing the M.2 backplane and are not installing a replacement:
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Appendix B. Component reference
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