Remove the M.2 Boot Drive Carrier#

Before attempting to remove the M.2 boot drive carrier, perform the following prerequisites:

  • Label all network, monitor, and USB cables connected to the motherboard tray for easy identification when reconnecting.

  • Unplug all power cords, network, monitor, and USB cables.

For more information, refer to Motherboard Tray - Opening and Closing the I/O Door.

  1. After the I/O section of the motherboard is open, loosen the black captive thumbscrew on the right side of the motherboard for the PCI card locking mechanism:

    _images/dgx-b200-unlock-m2-carrier.png

  2. Rotate the locking mechanism for the PCI carrier out of the way:

    _images/dgx-h100-lock-remove.png

  3. Loosen the captive screw on the support bracket of the M.2 riser card:

    _images/dgx-h100-pci-riser-loosen.png

  4. Pull the M.2 riser card from the slot:

    _images/card-remove-pci.png

  5. Lift the M.2 riser card to remove it from the system:

    _images/dgx-h100-pci-riser-lift.png

Install the M.2 Boot Drive Carrier and Close the System#

  1. Lower the M.2 riser card into the slot:

    _images/card-m2-riser.png

  2. Install the M.2 carrier card into the PCI riser by aligning it with the slot and then pressing it against the PCI slot riser:

    _images/card-m2-riser-2.png

  3. Tighten the captive screw on the support bracket of the M.2 PCI riser card:

    _images/dgx-h100-pci-riser-tighten.png

  4. Close the latch to secure the M.2 carrier card and secure it in place:

    _images/pci-carrier-lock.png

  5. Tighten the thumbscrew to ensure the locking mechanism stays in place:

    _images/dgx-b200-rear-captive-lock.png