Troubleshooting guide

7-2 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide
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Empty drive bays contain a front-panel insert to protect the inside of the computer
from dust particles and also to ensure proper airflow within the computer. Before you
install a drive in an empty drive bay, you must first remove the front-panel insert.
To remove the insert covering a 5.25-inch bay,
follow these steps:
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To replace a front-panel insert for a 5.25-inch bay,
work from inside the cover. Position
the insert behind the bay opening, insert the two ring-tabs (one on each end of the
insert) over the posts on the inside of the opening, and firmly press both ends of the
insert into place (see Figure 7-2).
posts (2)
computer cover
(upside down)
ring-tabs (2)
3.5-inch front-
panel insert