diff --git a/drivers/pci/hotplug/pciehp_ctrl.c b/drivers/pci/hotplug/pciehp_ctrl.c
index da7c72372ffc..9c397fa8704c 100644
--- a/drivers/pci/hotplug/pciehp_ctrl.c
+++ b/drivers/pci/hotplug/pciehp_ctrl.c
@@ -117,6 +117,10 @@ static void remove_board(struct slot *p_slot)
 		 * removed from the slot/adapter.
 		 */
 		msleep(1000);
+
+		/* Ignore link or presence changes caused by power off */
+		atomic_and(~(PCI_EXP_SLTSTA_DLLSC | PCI_EXP_SLTSTA_PDC),
+			   &ctrl->pending_events);
 	}
 
 	/* turn off Green LED */