Owners Manual

Related references
Safety instructions on page 71
Related tasks
Before working inside your system on page 72
Removing a hot swappable hard drive carrier on page 95
Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier on page 96
After working inside your system on page 72
Control panel
The control panel contains the power button, the diagnostic indicators, and the front USB ports.
Removing the control panel
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 the 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. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screw(s) securing the control panel to the chassis.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when removing the control panel as it can damage the connectors.
2. Release the locking tabs of the control panel by angling the control panel up and away from the system.
For an eight 2.5 inch hot-swappable hard-drive chassis, remove the screw (located at the bottom of the chassis) that
secures the control panel to the chassis.
For a ten 2.5 inch hot-swappable hard-drive chassis, press the control panel latch and slide the control panel out of the
chassis.
3. Remove all the cables connecting the control panel to the chassis.
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