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Optical Drive Enclosure Faceplate

Optical Drive Enclosure Faceplate

Brittany McCrigler

Brittany McCrigler and 6 other contributors

Last updated on January 9, 2023

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Introduction

Go to step 1

Pre-req for removing the faceplate from Optical Bay Enclosures #78, 79, 80

What you need

Tools

  1. Optical Drive Enclosure Faceplate, Optical Drive Enclosure Faceplate: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three 3.0 mm Phillips screws from the optical bay enclosure.

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  2. Optical Drive Enclosure Faceplate: step 2, image 1 of 3 Optical Drive Enclosure Faceplate: step 2, image 2 of 3 Optical Drive Enclosure Faceplate: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Starting from the left edge, gently pull open the optical bay enclosure.

    • Continue to pull open the two halves of the enclosure until they separate.

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  4. Optical Drive Enclosure Faceplate: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 3.0 mm Phillips screws securing the faceplate to the optical bay enclosure.

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  5. Optical Drive Enclosure Faceplate: step 4, image 1 of 3 Optical Drive Enclosure Faceplate: step 4, image 2 of 3 Optical Drive Enclosure Faceplate: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the black plastic faceplate out of the optical bay enclosure.

    • You will no longer need the faceplate or the two Phillips screws that held it in place. Set those parts aside if you ever wish to put the faceplate back into the enclosure.

    • Reassemble the optical bay enclosure without the faceplate, reusing the original three 3.0 mm Phillips screws to keep it intact.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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