HP ProLiant DL20 Gen10 Plus - Removing and Replacing the M.2 Pass-Through Card

Removing and replacing the M.2 pass-through cardRemoving and replacing the M.2 pass-through card
CAUTION:CAUTION:
A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive
devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
Before replacing a DIMM, expansion card, or other similar PCA components due to a perceived hardware error, make
sure first that the component is firmly seated in the slot. Do not bend or flex circuit boards when reseating components.
PrerequisitesPrerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
Phillips No. 1 screwdriver
T-15 Torx screwdriver
1/4" slotted screwdriver
ProcedureProcedure
1. If physically powering down a server with the front bezel installed, remove the front bezel .
2. Power down the server.
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
5. Remove the server from the rack .
6. Place the server on a flat, level work surface.
7. Remove the access panel .
8. If the expansion card installed in the riser slot 1, remove the riser cage.
9. Remove the M.2 SSD air baffle.
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