How to Replace OCP 3.0 Card for PowerEdge R750xa

In this tutorial, learn how to safely remove and replace the expansion card riser and OCP card in your system. Follow step-by-step instructions to ensure a smooth process, including handling filler brackets and maintaining FCC certification. Proper installation of the expansion card riser and OCP card is crucial for system functionality and compliance.

Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
Power off the system and all attached peripherals.
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals.
If applicable, remove the system from the rack.
Remove the system cover.

Remove the expansion card riser:
Loosen the captive screws on the riser.
Press the blue release tab or blue button on the riser and holding the edges lift the expansion card riser from the riser connector on the system board.
NOTE:The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence.
NOTE:To remove Riser 2, first Riser 1 blank and if installed, BOSS S2 cable and module must be removed.
If the risers are not going to be replaced, install riser blanks and tighten the captive screws.
NOTE:You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion card slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.

Removing the OCP card:
Open the blue latch to disengage the OCP card.
Push the OCP card towards the rear end of the system to disconnect from the connector on the system board.
Slide the OCP card out of the slot on the system.

Installing the OCP card:
If installed, remove the filler bracket.
Open the blue latch on the system board.
Slide the OCP card into the slot in the system.
Push until the OCP card is connected to the connector on the system board.
Close the latch to lock the OCP card to the system.
NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence.

Install the expansion card riser:
If installed, remove the riser blanks by loosening the captive screws.
NOTE:Store the riser blanks for future use. Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion card slots to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system
Holding the edges or the touch points, align the holes on the expansion card riser with the guides on the system board.
Lower the expansion card riser into place and press the touch points until the expansion card riser connector is fully seated on the system board connector.
Tighten the captive screws on the risers and system if any.

Replace the system cover.
If applicable, install the system into the rack.
Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet, and then power on the system.