Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Owner's Manual

Removing The Control Panel (PowerEdge R720)

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.
Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw(s) securing the control panel to the chassis.
- CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when removing the control panel as it can damage the connectors.
From inside the system, push the front panel out of the chassis.
Remove all the cables connecting the control panel to the chassis.
Figure 1. Removing and Installing the Control Panel—3.5 inch Hard Drives—PowerEdge R720
1. control panel
2. control-panel board
3. control-panel connector cable
4. USB connector cable
5. vFlash media connector cable
6. screw
Figure 2. Removing and Installing the Control Panel—2.5 inch Hard Drives—PowerEdge R720
1. control panel
2. control-panel board
3. control-panel connector cable
4. USB connector cable
5. vFlash media connector cable
6. screws (2)
Locate and press the tabs on the information tag.
Push the information tag out of the slot to remove it from the control panel.
- NOTE: Retain the information tag for replacement in the new control panel.
Figure 3. Removing and Installing the Information Tag
1. information tag
2. tabs (2)
3. slot