1. Library Guide
  2. Replace Components (CRUs & FRUs)
  3. Front Control Panel Removal and Replacement
  4. Remove the Front Control Panel

Remove the Front Control Panel

The front control panel latches into the front of the Base Module. Use care when removing the panel.

  1. Power down the library (see Power Off the Library).
  2. Remove both cartridge magazines from the Base Module (see Unlock and Remove the Magazines).
  3. Press the latch inside each magazine bay inner wall and pull the bottom edge of the panel away from the module until the panel unlatches (see image below).
    Front of Base module showing tabs and panel removal
  4. Free the tabs on the top edge of the panel from the module.
  5. Rotate the top edge of the panel away from the top of the module about 90 degrees and hold the panel in this position with one hand.
  6. Disconnect the ribbon cable plug from the jack located on the circuit card.
    Ribbon cable being pulled off control panel
  7. Set the panel CRU on the anti-static mat.