Lenovo Flex System x240 M5 Compute Node Types 9532 and 2951 - Installing the adapter-retention assembly

Use this information to install the adapter-retention assembly.

Before you install the adapter-retention assembly, complete the following steps:

Read Safety and Installation guidelines.
If the compute node is installed in a chassis, remove it (see Removing a compute node from a chassis for instructions).
Carefully lay the compute node on a flat, static-protective surface, orienting the compute node with the bezel pointing toward you.

The adapter-retention assembly consists of five separate parts. You can replace only the parts that you choose and save the unused parts for future use.

To install the adapter-retention assembly, complete the following steps.
Graphic illustrating installing the adapter-retention assembly

Remove the cover (see Removing the compute node cover).
Remove the air baffles.
Carefully place the chassis on its side with the front handle side up.
Align each part of the adapter-retention assembly on the system board.

Note: All adapter-attention assembly parts are shown. Replace the parts that are needed and save the unused parts for future use.
Using a T10 Torx screwdriver, install the screws that secure each part of the adapter-retention assembly that you are installing.
Carefully return the chassis to the bottom-side-down orientation.
Install the Adapter for SD Media and I/O expansion adapters, if you removed them (see Installing the SD Media Adapter for System x and Installing an I/O expansion adapter).
Install the air baffles.

After you install the adapter-retention assembly, complete the following steps:

Install the cover onto the compute node (see Installing the compute node cover for instructions).
Install the compute node into the chassis (see Installing a compute node in a chassis for instructions).