HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen10 Plus Maintenance And Service Manual page 88

The procedure is complete.
Removing and replacing an expansion card Removing and replacing an expansion card
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available.
About this task About this task
CAUTION: CAUTION:
To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all PCIe slots have either an expansion
slot cover or an expansion card installed.
CAUTION: CAUTION:
Before replacing a DIMM, backplane, expansion card, riser board, or other similar PCA components due to a perceived
hardware error, make sure first that the component is firmly seated in the slot.
When installing the replacement component:
Observe antistatic precautions.
Handle the PCA only along the edges.
Do not touch the components and connectors on the PCA.
Do not bend or flex the PCA.
Procedure Procedure
1. Power down the server.
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
4. Do one of the following:
If the server is in tower mode, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.
HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen10 Plus Server Maintenance and Service Guide 88