NOTE: Apart from the screw, the control panel has three tabs (one on the left and two tabs on top) that secure it to
the chassis.
3. Hold the top edge of the control panel at the corners and pull upward until the control panel tabs are released.
4. Hold the right edge of the control panel and rotate it toward the left until it is released from the chassis.
5. Pull the control panel away from the chassis.
Figure 89. Removing the control panel for eight hard drive system
1.
control panel 2. notch on chassis front wall (2)
3. display module ZIF connector 4. display module cable
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Safety instructions
Related tasks
Before working inside your system
Installing the control panel–eight hard drive system
Installing the control panel–eight hard drive system
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. Keep the Philips #1 screwdriver ready.
1. Slide the left side of the control panel into the chassis so that the left tab on the control panel aligns with the slot on the
chassis wall and the top left tab aligns with the slot on the top of the chassis.
2. Pull the display module cable through the opening and into the chassis.
3. Push the right side of the control panel until the top right tab aligns with the top of the chassis and the panel snaps into
place.
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