To remove the side caps, first remove the optical drive...

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...and the rear cover.

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Detach the screws.

Grasp a side cap and swing out slightly to disengage from the front bezel.

Note: There are no system components attached to the side caps.

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Pull the side cap off the unit.

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Repeat for the second side cap.

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Each side cap has four sets of small plastic tabs.

Image shows a close up view of one of the four sets of tabs.

The tabs fit into four small slots on the front bezel.

Image shows a close up view of two of the four slots.

To replace the side caps, align the bottom edge of the first side cap against the front bezel.

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Press the side cap in until the tabs snap into their slots.

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Repeat for the second side cap.

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