This video shows how to replace the BOSS card on a PowerEdge XE2420.
Before you begin, power off the system and disconnect all attached peripherals.
Ensure that you always use ESD protection when working inside the system.
To begin, first remove the system cover,
loosen the blue thumbscrew on front of the system and lift the system cover out.
To install the BOSS card, you must first remove the primary drive bay assembly, and then the BOSS riser.
Starting with primary drive bay assembly, disconnect the PCIe and power cables.
Now, loosen the blue thumbscrew,
slide the assembly, and then lift it out of the system.
For BOSS riser, holding the edges, lift it out of the system and keep it upside down on the ESD mat.
For BOSS card, remove the screw on the BOSS module
and pull it out of the card.
Then, remove the screws
and pull the blue latch to lift it out of riser.
To replace BOSS card, insert it firmly on the riser connector until it is fully seated.
And then secure it.
Now, insert the BOSS module and tighten the screw.
Next, reinstall the BOSS riser and primary drive bay.
Holding the BOSS riser by the edges, insert the riser firmly until it is fully seated.
Insert and slide the primary drive bay assembly on the system.
Now, tighten the blue thumbscrew
and reconnect the PCIe and power cables.
Finally, replace the system cover
and tighten the blue thumbscrew.
You have replaced the BOSS card on a Poweredge XE2420.
If you need more information or assistance, go to Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.