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Empty drive bays contain a front-panel insert to protect the inside of the computer from dust particles and also to ensure proper airflow within the computer. Before you install a drive in an empty drive bay, you must first remove the front-panel insert.

To remove the insert covering a 5.25-inch bay, follow these steps:

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computer cover	ring-tabs (2)
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posts

3.5-inch front- panel insert

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To replace a front-panel insert for a 5.25-inch bay, work from inside the cover. Position the insert behind the bay opening, insert the two ring-tabs (one on each end of the insert) over the posts on the inside of the opening, and firmly press both ends of the insert into place (see Figure 7-2).

7-2 Dell OptiPlex G1 Midsize Managed PC Reference and Installation Guide