Installing CD on Dell GX150 slim (SFF) where there was no CD originally

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I previously posted this to a Dell group but no one was able to tell
me how you actually can remove the front panel on the GX150 slim (SFF)
system in order to install a CD drive (in a system shipped from the
factory with no CD).

I purchased a used GX150 slim (SFF) system on Ebay. It does not have
a
CD drive. There is a blank plastic panel where the CD would be. I
cannot figure out how to remove this panel in order to install a CD.
I also purchased a slim CD but it looks as though additional hardware
(a tray and/or side brackets) would be needed to install it. Any
help
would be appreciated.

If anyone can tell me how to create an opening in the front panel on
this system, I would be grateful.
 
ArtLinker said:
I previously posted this to a Dell group but no one was able to tell
me how you actually can remove the front panel on the GX150 slim (SFF)
system in order to install a CD drive (in a system shipped from the
factory with no CD).

I purchased a used GX150 slim (SFF) system on Ebay. It does not have
a
CD drive. There is a blank plastic panel where the CD would be. I
cannot figure out how to remove this panel in order to install a CD.
I also purchased a slim CD but it looks as though additional hardware
(a tray and/or side brackets) would be needed to install it. Any
help
would be appreciated.

If anyone can tell me how to create an opening in the front panel on
this system, I would be grateful.
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First step would be to open the cover, and look at the inside, for
any release tabs.

Ah, OK, I found a picture. It uses a plastic insert, with release tabs.
The tabs have to be pressed, so the indent clears the fascia on each tab.

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx150/sm_en/sk_insrt.gif

Should be clear sailing, if you can find all the necessary bits and
pieces. Looks like a nasty bit of custom work, but necessary to fit
in such a small space.

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx150/sm_en/smdsktp.htm

HTH,
Paul
 
First step would be to open the cover, and look at the inside, for
any release tabs.

Ah, OK, I found a picture. It uses a plastic insert, with release tabs.
The tabs have to be pressed, so the indent clears the fascia on each tab.

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx150/sm_en/sk_insrt.gif

Should be clear sailing, if you can find all the necessary bits and
pieces. Looks like a nasty bit of custom work, but necessary to fit
in such a small space.

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx150/sm_en/smdsktp.htm

HTH,
Paul
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Although the manual relates to 3 GX150 models (small form factor,
small desktop and tower), the picture that you linked relates only to
the small desktop model (which uses a full size drive and has a
different front configuration), not the small form factor (SFF or
slim) model which uses a half-height drive. The two models are
different. The SFF model does not have a front filler piece that pops
out as in the picture. I still can't figure out how to remove the
flat front panel from the half height CD slot on the front of the SFF
model that I have.
 
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