Hardware Reference Guide
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Hardware Upgrades
Removing a 5.25" Drive Bezel Blank
If the computer was not shipped with a drive in the 5.25" option bay,
the bay will be covered by a bezel blank. If you add a drive to the
option bay, you must first remove the bezel blank.
1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system and
turn off any external devices.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the
computer, and disconnect any external devices.
3. Remove the access panel and front bezel. Refer to
“Removing the
Access Panel and Front Bezel.”
4. While facing the inside of the front bezel, press the two retaining
tabs on the right towards the outer edge of the bezel
1
and pull
the bezel blank inwards to remove it
2
.
Removing a 5.25" Bezel Blank
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To install a 5.25" bezel blank, slide the left side of the blank into the
two retainer slots on the left side of the front bezel then snap the right
side of the blank into place.
