Bezel blanks

On some models, there are bezel blanks covering the 3.5-inch and slim optical drive bays that need to be removed before installing a drive. To remove a bezel blank:

1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 72).

2.Remove the access panel (Access panel on page 73).

3.Remove the front bezel (Front bezel on page 73).

4.To remove a slim optical drive bezel blank, press inward on the four 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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