Installing the Control Panel Board

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1Align the screw holes on the control panel board with the holes on the front-chassis assembly.

2Using a T10 Torx driver, replace the three screws that secure the control panel board to the front-chassis assembly. See Figure 3-29.

3Using a T8 Torx driver, replace the screw that secures the control panel board on the front of the system. See Figure 3-29.

4If applicable, replace the USB memory key. See "Internal USB Memory Key" on page 104.

5Connect all the cables to the control panel board.

NOTE: Ensure that you release the cable clamp before connecting the cable and then latch the clamp after connecting the cable.

6If required, route the power/data cables along the chassis wall. See "Front- Chassis Assembly" on page 90.

7Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 77.

8If applicable, replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on page 75.

9Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

System Board Assembly

The system board assembly is divided into two boards, which are interconnected by a high-speed connector.

Processor board—It has the connectors for the memory modules, power supplies, and processors.

I/O board—It has the connectors for expansion-card risers and expansion cards.

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Dell E05S001 owner manual System Board Assembly, Installing the Control Panel Board