Removing the front-panel assembly

To remove the front-panel assembly on 4U server models with non-hot-swap power supplies, complete the following steps. For the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies (Model name: 2582-F4x), please see the next sub-section.

1. Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Turn off the server and all peripheral devices; then, disconnect the power cords and all external cables.
3. Remove the bezel (see Removing the bezel).
4. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the cover facing up.
   Attention

   Do not allow the server to fall over.
5. Remove the side cover (see Removing the side cover).
6. Remove the air duct.
7. Disconnect the front-panel assembly cable from the system board, and note the routing of the cable (see System-board internal connectors for the location of the front-panel connector).
8. Press on top of the front-panel assembly and rotate the assembly toward the bottom of the server; then, remove the front-panel assembly from the chassis.
   
   
   Note

   Carefully pull the cable out from the opening. Do not allow the LED to disconnect from the front-panel assembly.
9. If you are instructed to return the front-panel assembly, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

To remove the front-panel assembly on the 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies (Model name: 2582-F4x), complete the following steps. For 4U server models with non-hot-swap power supplies, please see the above sub-section.

1. Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.
3. Unlock and remove the side cover (see Removing the side cover).
4. Remove the lower bezel (see Removing the lower bezel).
5. Remove the upper bezel (see Removing the upper bezel).
6. Slide the drives in bay 1 and bay 2 forward slightly (see Removing a DVD drive and Removing a tape drive for more information). It is not necessary to remove these drives.
7. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the system board facing up.
   Attention

   Do not allow the server to fall over.
8. Remove the hot-swap power supplies and the hot-swap power-supply cage (see Removing the hot-swap power supply and Removing the hot-swap power supply cage).
9. Disconnect the front-panel assembly cable from the system board, and note the routing of the cable (see System-board internal connectors for the location of the front-panel connector).
10. Press up on the release tab of the front-panel assembly and pull the assembly toward the rear of the server; then, remove the front-panel assembly from the chassis.
    
    
11. If you are instructed to return the front-panel assembly, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.