Owners Manual

Steps
1. Fold the PPID label around the cable.
2. Fold the pull tab close to the connector and guide the connector and pull tab into the channel.
3. Push the cable until the cable passes completely through the channel.
4. 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.
5. Connect the cable connector to the HDD backplane by pushing on the center of the connector.
Next steps
Complete the tasks listed in the After working inside your system section in this document.
Related References
Safety instructions on page 46
Related tasks
After working inside your system on page 47
Removing the I/O panel
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions section in this document.
2. Complete the tasks listed in the Before working inside your system section in this document.
3. Keep the T15 Torx screwdriver handy.
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: 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.
Steps
1. Rotate the locking tab on the I/O cable connector clockwise 90 degrees to release the lock.
For more information on the locking tab, see the Removing the hard-drive backplane section in this document.
2. Disconnect the I/O cable from the backplane.
3. Remove the screws securing the I/O panel to the chassis.
4. Pull out the I/O panel cable through the channel on the chassis.
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