Hardware Reference Guide

Removing a slim optical drive bezel blank
On some models, a bezel blank covers the slim optical drive bay. Remove the bezel blank before installing an
optical drive. To remove the bezel blank:
1. Prepare for disassembly. See Preparing for disassembly on page 6.
2. If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand and lay the computer down.
3. Remove the computer access panel. See Removing the computer access panel on page 6.
4. Remove the front bezel. See Removing the front bezel on page 8.
5. Then press inward on the tab on the left side of the blank (1), and then rotate the blank o the front
bezel (2).
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