Change M.2 SSD hard disk

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Loss of data

M.2 SSD hard disks are subjected to heavy load during operation and have to withstand many write cycles and extreme ambient conditions. M.2 SSD hard disks from other manufacturer may fail, resulting in data loss.

Only use industrial M.2 SSD hard disks provided by Beckhoff.

An M.2 SSD hard disk is a non-volatile memory. Data to be retained in the event of a power failure should be saved on the M.2 SSD hard disk. The supplied M.2 SSD hard disks from Beckhoff are industrial M.2 SSD hard disks with an increased number of write cycles.

If you want to exchange a storage medium according to Beckhoff's recommendation, you must copy the data from the old to the new storage medium. You can use the Beckhoff Service Tool (BST) for this purpose. The BST is a graphical backup and restore program for industrial PCs with a Windows operating system. You can create an image of your operating system and use it to back up the operating system. Then you can restore the created image to a new data carrier. The BST is available on a bootable BST USB flash drive.

You can then keep the flash drive as a backup copy. For this purpose, the BST USB flash drives are designed for particularly long data preservation by means of special flash. For more information on the function of the BST, please refer to the corresponding documentation.

If your storage medium is defective and there is no backup, Beckhoff Service can provide you with a fresh Windows image.

Requirements:

Change M.2 SSD hard disk

1. Open the front flap with a spatula or screwdriver.
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2. Push the side flap away to the left.
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3. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw for the M.2 SSD.
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4. Slightly tilt the M.2 SSD out of the housing at the top and pull the M.2 SSD upwards out of the M.2 SSD slot in this inclined position.
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5. Insert the new M.2 SSD into the M.2 SSD slot in the same inclined position.
6. Push the protruding side of the M.2 SSD in the housing.
7. Replace the fixing screw and tighten it to a tightening torque of approx. 0.3 Nm.
The old M.2 SSD must be disposed of in accordance with the national electronic waste regulations.