To remove a 3.5-inch bezel blank, press outward on the two retaining tabs that hold the bezel blank in place (1) and rotate the bezel blank back and to the right to remove it (2).

To remove a slim optical drive bezel blank, press inward on the retaining tabs that hold the bezel blank in place (1) then pull the bezel blank from the front bezel (2).

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.

Bezel blanks

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