How to replace the Left Control Panel on a PowerEdge R6715

This 3D experience gives you the step by step process of replacing the Left Control Panel and a PE R6715. The procedure will also include removing the System Cover, Drive Backplane Cover, Riser R2k and reinstalling them.

Removal

System Cover

1. Identify the system cover highlighted in blue.
2. Using a Philips #2 screwdriver, rotate the lock counterclockwise to the unlock position.
3. Lift the release latch until the system cover slides back.
4. Lift the cover from the system.

Drive Backplane Cover

1. Identify the drive backplane cover highlighted in blue.
2. Slide and lift the drive backplane cover in the direction of the arrows marked on the cover.

Riser R2k

1. Identify the riser highlighted in blue.
2. Disconnect the cables from the HPM board.
3. Holding the touch points, lift the expansion card riser to disengage it from the connector and guide pin.

Left Control Panel

1. Identify the left control panel highlighted in blue.
2. Disconnect the left control panel cable from the attic board.
3. Open the latch and unroute the cable from the left side wall bracket and the system.
4. Remove the screws that secure the left control panel to the system.
5. Slide and remove the left control panel from the system.

Install

Left Control Panel

1. Identify the left control panel location highlighted in blue.
2. Align and slide the left control panel into the slot on the system.
3. Install the screws that secure the left control panel to the system.
4. Route the cable through the system, the left side wall bracket, and close the latch.
5. Connect the left control panel cable to the attic board.

Riser R2k

1. Identify the riser location highlighted in blue.
2. Align the riser with the connector and guide pin, install it, and press down until it is fully seated.
3. Connect the cables to the HPM board.

Drive Backplane Cover

1. Identify the drive backplane cover location highlighted in blue.
2. Align with the guide slots and slide the drive backplane cover to the front of the system until it fits into place.

System Cover

1. Identify the system cover location highlighted in blue.
2. Align the tabs on the system cover with the guide slots on the system, and slide the system cover.
3. Close the system cover release latch.
4. Using a Philips #2 screwdriver, rotate the lock clockwise to the locked position.