3. Keep the T15 Torx screwdriver ready.
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.
Steps
1. Fold the PPID label around the cable.
2. Push the cable until the cable passes completely through the channel.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the I/O cable, you must release the locking tab before removing or installing
the I/O cable from the connector on the hard drive backplane.
3. If locked, rotate the locking tab on the I/O cable connector clockwise 90 degrees to release the lock.
4. Connect the I/O panel cable to the connector on the hard drive backplane.
5. Rotate the locking tab on the I/O cable connector counter clockwise 90 degrees to secure the lock.
6. Tighten the screws to secure the control panel to the chassis.
NOTE: You must route the cable properly to prevent it from being pinched or crimped.
Figure 127. Installing the I/O panel
1. I/O panel cable 2. hard drive backplane
3. screw (3) 4. I/O panel
5. chassis
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related references
Safety instructions on page 67
Installing and removing system components 193