Dell PowerEdge T320 Systems Owner's Manual

Removing The Control-Panel Board For Systems With LCD Modules

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.
Remove the control-panel assembly.
Remove the three screws securing the control-panel board to the control-panel assembly.
Remove the LCD ZIF cable from the LCD module ZIF connector on the control-panel board.
- NOTE: The LCD 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.
Lift the control-panel board away from the control-panel assembly.
If you are replacing the control-panel board in a system in rack mode, remove the VGA module from the control-panel board.
Figure 1. Removing and Installing the Control-Panel Board With LCD Module
1. LCD ZIF cable
2. LCD module ZIF connector
3. control-panel board
4. screws (3)
5. control-panel assembly