Remove the front operator panel

Use this information to remove the front operator panel .

Before you remove the front operator panel , complete the following steps:
  1. Read the following sections to ensure that you work safely.

  2. Turn off the server. Disconnect the power cords and all external cables (see Power off the server).

  3. Remove the node from the enclosure if needed (see Remove a compute node).

  4. Remove the M.2 WLAN/LTE wireless adapter if installed (see Remove the M.2 WLAN/LTE wireless adapter).

  5. Remove the lock position switch if installed (see Remove the lock position switch).

To remove the front operator panel, complete the following steps:

Watch the procedure. A video of the process is available:
  1. Carefully remove the cable from the metal pull tab holder.
  2. Carefully press the cable latches and disconnect the two Y-cable connectors.
  3. Remove the screw.
  4. Pull the release tab.
  5. Slide the front operator panel out of the server.
    Figure 1. Front operator panel removal
    Front operator panel removal

If you are instructed to return the defective component, please package the part to prevent any shipping damage. Reuse the packaging the new part arrived in and follow all packaging instructions.

Parent topic: Install server hardware options
Parent topic: Front operator panel replacement