4Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 46.

Control Panel Assembly

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.

Removing the Control Panel Assembly

1Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 45.

3Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 47.

CAUTION: Do not pull on the cable to unseat the connector. Doing so can damage the cable.

4To disconnect the control panel cable from the system board, press the metal tabs on the ends of the cable connector and gently work the connector out of the socket.

5Remove the screw holding the link bracket lock and lift the link bracket lock out of the system.

Installing System Components

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