Dell PowerEdge R730xd Owner's Manual page 211

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.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when removing the control panel cable as it can damage
the connectors.
Steps
1. Disconnect the control panel cable from the hard drive backplane by pulling on the plastic pull tab.
2. Remove the screws that secure the control panel to the chassis.
3. Fold the plastic pull tab close to the connector.
4. Pull out the control panel cable as you guide the connector and the plastic pull tab through the
channel on the chassis.
Figure 123. Removing the control panel
1. screw (3)
3. hard-drive backplane
5. plastic pull tab
Next steps
1. Replace the control panel.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related Links
Safety instructions
2. control panel
4. connector
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