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Removing control panel
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.
1. If installed, remove the front bezel.
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the
electrical outlet and peripherals.
3. Remove the system cover.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when removing the control panel cable as it can
damage the connectors.
4. Disconnect the control panel cable from the backplane by pulling on the pull tab.
5. Remove the three Torx screws that secure the I/O panel to the chassis.
6. Fold the pull tab close to the connector.
7. Pull out the control panel cable as you guide the connector and the pull tab through the channel on
the chassis.
Figure 44. Removing and installing the control panel
1. torx screws (3) 2. control panel
3. pull tab 4. connector
5. HDD or SSD backplane 6. chassis
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