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Remove the LCD diagnostics panel assembly

Use this information to remove the LCD diagnostics panel assembly.

About this task

Attention

  • Read Installation guidelines to ensure that you work safely.

  • Power off the server and disconnect all power cords for this task.

  • Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.

Procedure

  1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
  2. If the security bezel is installed, remove it. See Remove the security bezel.
  3. Disconnect the LCD diagnostics panel cables from the system board.
    1. Press the release tab to release the connector.
    2. Disengage the connector from the cable socket.
      Note
      Failing to release the tab before removing the cables will damage the cable sockets on the system board. Any damage to the cable sockets might require replacing the system board.
      Figure 1. Disconnecting LCD diagnostics panel cable

  4. Remove the LCD diagnostics panel assembly from the chassis.
    Figure 2. LCD diagnostics panel assembly removal
    LCD diagnostics panel assembly removal

    1. Press down the extended tab on the other side of the front chassis.
    2. Slide the assembly out of the front chassis.
  5. Remove the LCD diagnostics panel from its assembly.
    Figure 3. LCD diagnostics panel removal
    LCD diagnostics panel removal

    1. Press down the clips as shown.
    2. Pull the LCD diagnostics panel by its handle to get it out of its assembly.

After you finish

  1. Install a new LCD diagnostics panel assembly or filler. See Install the LCD diagnostics panel assembly.

  2. If you are instructed to return the old LCD diagnostics panel assembly, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are provided.