Remove the OCP interposer card

Follow instructions in this section to remove the OCP interposer card. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

Procedure

1. Make preparation for this task.
   1. Pull the system shuttle to the stop position.
      1. Press the two blue release latches.
      2. Rotate the two release levers until they are perpendicular to the shuttle.
      3. Pull the shuttle forward until it stops.
         Figure 1. Pulling the system shuttle to the stop position
         
         
   2. Remove the front fan cage. See Remove the front fan cage.
   3. Remove the OCP module. See Remove the OCP module.
2. Disconnect the power and signal cables from the OCP interposer card.
3. Disconnect the FPC cable from the OCP interposer.
   1. Flip up the connector flap to the unlocked position, handling it gently to prevent damaging the latch.
      Figure 2. Flipping up the connector flap
      
      
   2. Gently disconnect the cable from the OCP interposer.
4. Remove the OCP interposer card.
   1. Loosen the four screws securing the card.
   2. Lift the card out of the NVMe drive and PCIe switch board cage.
   Figure 3. OCP interposer card removal