Gain access to the model 51x and OpenPower 710 control panels

Because only part of the model 51x and OpenPowerâ„¢ 710 control panels control panel is visible from the front of the server, the following procedure describes how to gain access to all of the control panel's features, including the display.

To access all of the control panel's features, complete the following steps:

  1. Press inward on the spring-loaded tab A located on the right side of the control panel B so that it pops out slightly, as shown in the following figure. video
    Figure 1. Gain access to the model 51x and OpenPower 710 control panels
    Gain access to the control panel
  2. Pull the control panel out, toward the front of the system, until it can be pivoted downward on its hinge.
  3. To move the control panel back into the device enclosure, lift the control panel up to align it with the opening and push it into place until you feel the tab lock, as shown in the following figure.
    Figure 2. Close the model 51x and OpenPower 710 control panels
    Close the control panel
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Model 285, 51x, 52x, 55x, 710, or OpenPower 720 service access cover
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