Dell PowerEdge R520 Owner's Manual

Removing The 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.

If installed, remove the front bezel.
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
Open the system.
- CAUTION: The display module connector is a ZIF (zero insertion force) connector. Ensure that the locking tab on the connector is released before removal and insertion. The locking tab must be engaged after insertion.
Disconnect the display module cable from the control-panel board.
- NOTE: The control panel has six tabs that secure it to the chassis.
- CAUTION: Applying excessive force may damage the control panel.
Hold the top edge of the control panel at the corners and pull upward until the control panel tabs release.
Pull the control panel away from the chassis.