Dell Vostro 220 (Late 2008) - Manual (Page 86)

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Drives
still a break-away plate or whether it is attached with two screws. Remove the
two screws, if installed, or use the Phillips screwdriver to break away the plate,
as appropriate.
NOTE:
Store 5.25-inch metal plates for reuse should you decide to permanently
remove an optical drive in the future. Only the break-away metal plates for the
optical drive bays have screw holes for reuse. An empty optical-drive bay opening
must be covered by a metal plate (front-panel insert) to retain FCC ratings.
Vostro 220s
To remove the 3.5-inch bay break-away metal plate, rotate the upward to twist
and ultimately break the metal tabs that attach the plate to the chassis.
NOTE:
Discard the 3.5-inch bay metal plate once it is removed. It is not designed
for reuse. A front-panel insert is available for covering the opening of the empty
3.5-inch bay (once the break-away metal plate has been initially removed) should
you decide to permanently remove a device from the 3.5-inch bay.
1 5.25-inch bay metal plate (for empty
optical-drive bay
1