Replacing the Drive Panel, Drive panel tabs Side hinges | Dell DCSM

1Slide the tab on the left side of the drive-panel insert under the center drive-panel tab.

2Rotate the drive-panel insert into place and snap the drive-panel insert tab over the corresponding tab on the drive panel.

Replacing the Drive Panel

1Align the drive panel tabs with the side hinges.

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1	sliding plate lever	2	sliding plate	3	drive panel
4	drive panel tabs (3)	5	side hinges

2Rotate the drive panel toward the computer until it snaps into place on the front panel.

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Dell DCSM, PY349 Replacing the Drive Panel, Align the drive panel tabs with the side hinges, Drive panel tabs Side hinges

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