How to replace the Right Control Panel on a PowerEdge R6715

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

Right Control Panel

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

Install

Right Control Panel

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