GUID-66E17D31-8AF9-4D94-A186-DA9B43DF41FDRemoving the I/O panelPrerequisites1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.3. Keep the T15 Torx screwdriver ready.CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should onlyperform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or asdirected by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that isnot authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructionsthat are shipped with your product.CAUTION: To prevent damage to the I/O cable, you must release the locking tab before removingor installing the I/O cable from the connector on the hard drive backplane.Steps1. Rotate the locking tab on the I/O cable connector clockwise 90 degrees to release the lock.2. Disconnect the I/O cable from the backplane.3. Remove the screws securing the I/O panel to the chassis.4. Pull out the I/O panel cable through the channel on the chassis.Figure 84. Removing the I/O panel1. I/O panel cable 2. hard drive backplane3. screw (3) 4. I/O panel167
