Maintenance and Service Guide

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Slim optical drive bezel blank
On some models, there is a bezel blank covering the slim optical drive bay. Remove the bezel blank before
installing an optical drive.
Before removing the bezel blank, follow these steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 20).
2. Remove the access panel (Access panel on page 23).
3. Remove the front bezel (Front bezel on page 24).
Remove the bezel blank:
Press inward on the tab on the left side of the blank (1), and then rotate the blank o 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.
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