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Remove the front I/O assembly

Use this information to remove the front I/O 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 cables of the front I/O assembly from the system board. See Front I/O assembly.
    Attention
    To avoid damaging the system board, make sure to follow the instructions in Internal cable routing when disconnecting cables from the system board.
  4. Remove the front I/O assembly from the front chassis.
    Figure 1. Front I/O assembly removal
    Front I/O assembly removal

    1. Remove the screws that secure the front I/O assembly.

    2. Slide the media bay out of the front chassis.

  5. Remove the LCD diagnostics panel from its assembly.
    Figure 2. LCD diagnostic panel removal
    LCD diagnostic 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

If you are instructed to return the old front I/O assembly, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are provided.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube