Installing the M.2 SSD flash drive and adapter board

Procedure
  1. Power down the compute module.
  2. Remove the compute module.
  3. Lay the compute module on a flat and level surface.
  4. Remove the access panel.
  5. Remove the drive cage.
  6. Locate the SSD adapter board, and install SSD flash drive onto the adapter card.
    IMPORTANT:

    Install the SSD flash drive into the connector at an angle first, and then lower it down onto the adapter card mounting standoffs to ensure proper installation.

    Installing the SSD flash drive
  7. Install the SSD flash drive to the SSD adapter board at an angle. Then, press down the SSD flash drive where indicated. Secure the SSD flash drive to the adapter board by latching the SSD flash drive into the adapter board standoff.
  8. Repeat the SSD flash drive installation on the second SSD flash drive, as applicable.
  9. Install the SSD adapter board onto the compute module system board.
    1. Install the SSD adapter board to the system board adapter housing at an angle. Make sure that you align the adapter card edges to the edge slots and the alignment pins near the front of the compute module.
      Installing the SSD adapter board at an angle
    2. Press down where indicated on the adapter board to lower it down onto the system board connector until it is fully engaged. The adapter board clicks into place when fully engaged.
      Pressing the SSD adapter board into place