Installing The I/O Panel - Dell DR4300 System Owner's Manual

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Before working inside your system
Removing the hard drive backplane

Installing the I/O panel

After working inside your system
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Safety instructions
Installing the I/O panel
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
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.
Steps
1. Fold the PPID label around the cable.
2. Push the cable until the cable passes completely through the channel.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the I/O cable, you must release the locking tab before removing or installing the
I/O cable from the connector on the hard drive backplane.
3. If locked, rotate the locking tab on the I/O cable connector clockwise 90 degrees to release the lock.
4. Connect the I/O panel cable to the connector on the hard drive backplane.
5. Rotate the locking tab on the I/O cable connector counter clockwise 90 degrees to secure the lock.
6. Tighten the screws to secure the control panel to the chassis.
NOTE: You must route the cable properly to prevent it from being pinched or crimped.
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