Owners Manual

7. chassis
Next steps
1. Replace the right control panel.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related references
Safety instructions on page 53
Related tasks
Before working inside your system on page 53
Installing the right control panel on page 133
After working inside your system on page 54
Installing the right control panel
Prerequisites
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.
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 T15 Torx screwdriver ready.
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 right control panel cable, you must release the locking tab before
removing or installing the right control panel cable from the connector on the hard drive backplane.
3. If locked, rotate the locking tab on the right control panel cable connector clockwise 90 degrees to release the lock.
4. Connect the right control panel cable to the connector on the hard-drive backplane.
5. Rotate the locking tab on the right control panel cable connector counter clockwise 90 degrees to secure the lock.
6. Tighten the screws to secure the right control panel to the chassis.
NOTE: You must route the cable properly to prevent it from being pinched or crimped.
Installing and removing system components 133