HP E1Z77UT E1Z77UT#ABA, E1Z74UT E1Z74UT#ABA, E1Z75UT E1Z75UT#ABA manual Bezel blanks

Bezel blanks

On some models, there are bezel blanks covering the 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch external drive bays that need to be removed before installing a drive. To remove a bezel blank:

1.Remove the access panel (Access panel on page 86).

2.Remove the front bezel (Front bezel on page 87).

3.To remove a 3.5-inch bezel blank, press inward on the five retaining tabs (1) and pull the blank off the front bezel (2).

To remove a slim optical drive 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).

4.Replace the front bezel.

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.

90 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures: Small Form Factor (SFF)