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Removing the operator information panel

Use this information to remove the operator information panel.

Note
The server configuration you have bought may either have the operator information panel inside the media cage or on the side of the server.

To remove the operator information panel that is inside the media cage, complete the following steps:

  1. Read the safety information that begins in Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Turn off the server (see Turning off the server) and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables as necessary to replace the device.
  3. Remove the server top cover (see Removing the server top cover).
  4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see Removing a PCI riser-card assembly).
  5. Remove the air baffle (see Removing the air baffle).
  6. Disconnect the USB, video, CD/DVD and operator information cables from the system board. Please remember the relevant cable routing, as you will need to reconnect them to the system board when installing the operator information panel.

  7. Loosen the single thumbscrew that is used to secure the media cage onto the server.

  8. Carefully pull the media cage out of the server.

  9. Disconnect the cable to the operator information panel.

  10. Push the rear of the operator information panel to the front of the server.

  11. From the front of the server, carefully pull the operator information panel out of the server.
  12. If you are instructed to return the operator information panel, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

To remove the operator information panel that is on the side of the server, complete the following steps:

  1. Read the safety information that begins in Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Turn off the server (see Turning off the server) and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables as necessary to replace the device.
  3. Remove the screw from the cable arm cover; then, slide the cable arm cover towards the rear of the server and set it aside.

  4. Remove the screws that secure the operator information panel to the side of the server.

  5. Disconnect the cable to the operator information panel.
  6. If you are instructed to return the operator information panel, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.