Non-Hot-Plug Expansion Board - HP ProLiant DL980 G7 Maintenance And Service Manual

6. Remove expansion slot covers as necessary.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.

Non-hot-plug expansion board

CAUTION:
all expansion slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server.
2. Extend the server from the rack.
3. Remove the access panel.
4. Open the expansion slot latch.
5. Disconnect any cables attached to the expansion board.
52 Removal and replacement procedures
To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless