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Remove the front panel

Follow this procedure to remove the front panel.

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disconnect all power
CAUTION
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

About this task

Attention
Watch the procedure
  • A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Procedure

  1. Make preparation for this task.
    1. Remove the server cover, see Remove the server cover.
      Note

      The heat sink and processor could be very hot. To avoid burning yourself, wait for a few minutes after turning off the server before you remove the server cover.

    2. Remove the front bezel. See Remove the front bezel.
  2. Disconnect the power button cable from the system board.
    Figure 1. Disconnecting the power button from the system board
    Disconnecting the power button from the system board
  3. Remove the screw the secures the front bezel to the chassis.
    Figure 2. Removing the screw the secures the front bezel to the chassis
    Removing the screw the secures the front bezel to the chassis
  4. Remove the front panel.
    1. Rotate the left end of the front panel away from the chassis.
    2. Remove the front panel from the chassis.
      Figure 3. Removing front panel from the chassis
      Removing front panel from the chassis
Procedure

  1. Install a new front panel, see Install the front panel.

  2. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.