Owners Manual

Control panel assembly
This section provides information about removing or installing the LCD control panel assembly.
Removing the LCD control panel assembly
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
Steps
1. Disconnect the cables from the control panel board.
CAUTION:
Do not use excessive force when removing the control panel as it can damage the connectors.
2. Hold the top edge of the LCD control panel at the corners and pull upward until the LCD control panel tabs are released.
3. Pull the control panel away from the chassis.
4. Remove the screws securing the LCD control panel board.
5. Lift the LCD control panel board away from the chassis.
Figure 74. Removing the LCD control panel—four 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive chassis
1.
LCD control panel 2. notches (6)
3. display module cable retention clip 4. display module cable
5. tabs on the LCD control panel (6)
110 Installing and removing system components