3-28 Option Installation
Removing the Front Panel
Remove the front panel only if installing a 5 1/4-inch device. The front panel does not need
to be removed if installing a 3 1/2-inch hard disk drive.
If installing a 3 1/2-inch hard disk drive, see Installing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive into the Front
Slot or Installing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive into a Rear Slot.
1.
Remove the system unit cover as previously described.
2.
The front panel is secured with six metal clips (see Figure Section 3-21). Remove
the front panel by evenly and carefully pulling the panel off the chassis.
Use care to prevent pulling on the LED and IR cables attached to the panel.
3.
Label and disconnect the LED and IR cables from the system board.
Figure Section 3-21 Removing the Front Panel