Bezel blanks
On some models, there are bezel blanks covering the 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch external drive bays that need to
be removed before installing a drive. To remove a bezel blank:
1.
Remove the access panel (
2.
Remove the front bezel (
3.
To remove a slim optical drive bezel blank, press inward on the five retaining tabs (1) and pull the blank
off the front bezel (2).
To remove a 3.5-inch bezel blank, press the two retaining tabs that hold the bezel blank in place
towards the outer right edge of the bezel (3) and slide the bezel blank back and to the right to remove it
(4).
NOTE:
After removing the slim optical drive bezel blank and installing a slim optical drive, you can install an
optional bezel trim piece (available from HP) that surrounds the front of the slim optical drive.
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