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4
Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 46.
Control Panel Assembly
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 came with the
product.
Removing the Control Panel Assembly
1
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 45.
3
Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 47.
CAUTION: Do not pull on the cable to unseat the connector. Doing so can damage
the cable.
4
To disconnect the control panel cable from the system board, press the
metal tabs on the ends of the cable connector and gently work the
connector out of the socket.
5
Remove the screw holding the link bracket lock and lift the link bracket
lock out of the system.