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 20).
2. Remove the front bezel (Front bezel on page 21).
3. To remove the slim optical drive bezel blank, press inward on the three retaining tabs that hold the bezel
blank in place (1), and then rotate the bezel 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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