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

Replace the Front Control Panel

The control panel connects to a cable and latches into the front of the Base Module.

Caution:

ESD damage. Do not touch any exposed electronic components, cables, or contacts.

  1. Remove the replacement front control panel from its packaging.
  2. Grasp the panel by the plastic housing and raise it to the Base Module.
  3. Attach the cable to the circuit card jack at the back of the panel. Make sure the connector is flush with the jack.
  4. Insert the tabs on the top edge of the panel into the Base Module slots (see image below for slot locations).
    Base module slots at top
  5. Rotate the front control panel down and press the bottom edge into the Base Module slots. The panel snaps in place.
  6. Replace both cartridge magazines. Lock the magazines and audit the library (see "Lock the Magazines and Audit the Library").
  7. Power-cycle the library. Follow the power on procedures (see "Validate the Component Installation").