Dell Precision 490 Desktop - Removing a Drive-Panel Insert

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3. Grasp the sliding plate lever and push it towards the base of the computer until the drive panel snaps open.
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4. Pivot the drive panel outward and lift it from its side hinges.
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5. Set the drive panel aside in a secure location.
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Removing a Drive-Panel Insert
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Remove the drive panel (see Removing the Drive Panel).
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drive panel
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sliding plate
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sliding plate lever
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sliding plate
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sliding-plate lever
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drive panel
NOTICE: Drive-panel inserts may contain screws on the inside. You can attach the screws to new drives that do not have any screws.