How To Replace Right Rack Ear for PowerEdge R440

This video will demonstrate replacement procedure of a Right Rack Ear for PowerEdge R440.

Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system
Power off the system and all attached peripherals.
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
Remove the system cover.

Remove the internal PERC riser:
Open the cable guiding latch for easy access.
Lower the plunger.
Press the cable connector and disconnect the PERC cable from the backplane.
Hold the blue touch points and lift the internal PERC riser out of the system.
Turn the internal riser so that the PERC card is facing up.
Press the cable connector and disconnect the cable that is connected to the internal PERC card.

Removing the right control panel:
Lift the cable latch and disconnect the control panel cable from the connector on the system board.
NOTE: Ensure that you note the routing of the cables as you remove them from the system board. You must route the cables properly when you replace them to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped.
Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the cable cover to the system.
Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the control panel to the system.
Holding the control panel by its sides, remove the control panel away from the system.

Installing the right control panel:
Route the control panel cable through the side wall of the system.
Align the right control panel with the control panel slot on the system and place the assembly in the slot on the system.
Connect the control panel cable to the connector on the system board and lower the cable latch to secure the cable in place.
Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, install the screws that secure the cable cover to the system.

Install the internal PERC riser:
Connect the cable to the internal PERC card.
Holding the blue touch points, align the slot on the internal PERC riser to the guide on the system board.
Insert the internal riser card’s edge connector firmly into the system board connector until the riser is fully seated.
Lift the plunger to lock the riser in place.
Connect the cables to the backplane and then route the cables to the cable guiding latch to close the latch.

Install the system cover.
If removed, install the front bezel.
Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.