Steps
1. Rotate the locking tab on the I/O cable connector clockwise 90 degrees to release the lock.
For more information on the locking tab, see the Removing the hard drive backplane section.
2. Disconnect the I/O cable from the backplane.
3. Remove the screws securing the I/O panel to the chassis.
4. Pull out the I/O panel cable through the channel on the chassis.
Figure 126. Removing the I/O panel
1. I/O panel cable 2. hard drive backplane
3. screw (3) 4. I/O panel
5. chassis
Next steps
1. Replace the I/O panel.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related references
Safety instructions on page 67
Related tasks
Before working inside your system on page 68
Removing the hard drive backplane on page 171
Installing the I/O panel on page 192
After working inside your system on page 68
Installing the I/O panel
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
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