Removing the Front Panel

This procedure is only necessary when removing or replacing an optical drive, a 7-In-1 memory card reader, or a diskette drive.

1 Remove the side panel with the thumbscrews. See “Removing the Side Panels” on

page 182.

2 Locate the three small tabs (A) attached to the front panel on the side of the chassis. Press each tab away from the center of the chassis. Press the top, the middle, and the bottom tab, and then gently remove the front panel.

Replacing the Front Panel

1 To replace the front panel, align the bottom of the front panel with the ridge on the bottom of the chassis.

2 Guide the three small tabs (A) on both sides of the front panel into the correct holes until the panel snaps into place.

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