Control Panel; Removing The Control Panel - Dell E28S Series Owner's Manual

After you finish
1. Install the hard drives in their original locations.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.

Control panel

The control panel contains the power button, the diagnostic indicators, and the front USB ports.

Removing the control panel

Before you begin
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
Procedure
1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screw(s) securing the control panel to the
2. Release the locking tabs of the control panel by angling the control panel up and away from
3. Remove all the cables connecting the control panel to the chassis.
Figure 86 Installing the ten 2.5 inch SAS/SATA backplane (continued)
a. hard drive/SSD backplane
b. backplane power cable
c. release tab (2)
d. SAS_A connector on the backplane
e. hard drive/SSD connector (10)
f. SAS_B connector on the backplane
g. SAS_C connector on the backplane
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.
chassis.
CAUTION Do not use excessive force when removing the control panel as it can damage
the connectors.
the system.
For an eight 2.5 inch hot-swappable hard-drive chassis, remove the screw (located at the
bottom of the chassis) that secures the control panel to the chassis.
For a ten 2.5 inch hot-swappable hard-drive chassis, press the control panel latch and slide
the control panel out of the chassis.
Installing and removing system components
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