In certain computer configurations, metal shields are present in the drive bays of your computer. If metal shields are present in your computer configuration,

they are essential and must be installed in the appropriate bays at all times.

NOTICE:

If metal shields are present in your computer configuration, they must be installed at all times while your computer is in use or your computer

may not function properly.

Note that if a metal shield is installed over a hard drive, and you install an optical drive in its place, a shield is not needed in that bay. In this situation, the

metal shield should be kept in case it is needed later.

If you remove a hard drive, optical drive, media card reader, or floppy drive from your computer, you will need to install a metal shield in its place. If a metal

shield is not installed in any of these cases, your computer may not function properly. Contact Dell if you need an extra shield (see

Removing and Replacing the FlexBay Metal Shield

To remove a metal shield from the lower Flexbay:

Slide the sliding-plate lever to the right and hold it in place as you pull to remove the vented metal insert from the FlexBay.

To replace a metal shield over the lower drive bays:

a. Align the metal insert's two upper screws and its two lower screws with the corresponding slots inside the FlexBay.

b. Push the vented metal insert until it clicks into place and its metal tabs rest flush against the chassis surface.

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