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Replacing the control panel adapter card
Caution
Your server must be operated with a control panel in place.
To replace the control panel adapter card:
1Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 30. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server.
2Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 31.
3Remove the fan duct and system fans by following the instructions in “Replacing system fans” on page 46.
4Remove the media cage by following the instructions in “Removing and installing an optical drive” on page 33.
5Loosen the thumbscrew (1) on the control panel adapter card, then pull the adapter card (2) toward the back of the assembly to disengage the locking tabs.
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6Remove the control panel adapter card and store it in a
7Holding the new control panel by the edges, align it with the locking tabs in the assembly, then place it on the tabs and slide it toward the front of the assembly.
8Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the control panel adapter card in the assembly.
9Insert the media cage into the assembly bay in the chassis.
10Secure the assembly by tightening the thumbscrew you previously loosened.
11Connect the data and power cables to the back of the drives.
12Reinstall the fan duct and system fans by following the instructions in “Replacing system fans” on page 46.
13Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 32.
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