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Removing and Inserting Blank Drive Inserts

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Figure 3-4. Removing and Replacing the Front Drive Bezel Insert 1 2 4 1 front drive bezel 3 drive bezel insert 3 2 insert tab 4 screws for an optional 5.25-inch drive (3) Removing and Inserting Blank Drive Inserts Depending on the configuration of your system, a blank drive insert might be installed in place of an optical or diskette drive. These are essential for airflow efficiency and for keeping dust out of the system. You must remove the blank drive insert if you decide to replace it with an optional diskette or optical drive. From the back of the blank drive insert, slide the lever on the sliding plate in the direction of the arrow until the shoulder screw is released. Then pull the PVC tab to remove the blank drive insert. To replace the blank drive insert, align the bottom of it with the sliding plate and gently push it back until the shoulder screw locks into place. See Figure 3-5. Installing System Components 51

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Figure 3-4.
Removing and Replacing the Front Drive Bezel Insert
Removing and Inserting Blank Drive Inserts
Depending on the configuration of your system, a blank drive insert might be
installed in place of an optical or diskette drive. These are essential for airflow
efficiency and for keeping dust out of the system.
You must remove the blank drive insert if you decide to replace it with an
optional diskette or optical drive. From the back of the blank drive insert,
slide the lever on the sliding plate in the direction of the arrow until the
shoulder screw is released
. Then pull the PVC tab to remove the blank drive
insert.
To replace the blank drive insert, align the bottom of it with the sliding plate
and gently push it back until the shoulder screw locks into place. See
Figure 3-5.
1
front drive bezel
2
insert tab
3
drive bezel insert
4
screws for an optional
5.25-inch drive (3)
1
3
2
4