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How to reassemble the case.

Tower Pro
The front panel will simply snap into place. To replace the side panel, lay the computer on its side, open side up. Lay the side panel in place so the handgrip is near the back of the computer and the front edge of the side panel is about half an inch back from the front bezel. Slide it forward into place. Replace the two thumbscrews.

Desktop Unit

Replace the speaker into the front cover. Align and insert the three tabs on the bottom of the front cover. Hold the bottom of the cover in place then push the top back into its original position until the tabs click into place. Angle and align the leading edge of the top cover so the tabs insert into the front bezel. Lower the rear end of the cover into place and push on the right and left rear edges to make sure it's firmly seated. Replace the thumbscrew.


Tower Unit, 1 thumbscrew securing it

To replace the face plate you will need to insert the bottom two tabs and snap the top edge into place. The top cover will slide onto the computer from the top about an inch from the front plate. Then slide it forward into place. Replace the thumbscrew and push the clips into place.


Tower Unit, 4 thumbscrews securing it

The top cover will slide onto the computer from the back. Be certain to align the grooves on the inside of the cover with the grooves on the base of the computer. Slide the top corner forward until the edges meet with the edge of the front bezel. Push the sides inward near the front and push forward so the cover goes between the copper EMI clips and the plastic face plate. Replace the thumbscrews.


Low Profile

The top cover will slide onto the computer from the top about an inch from the front plate. Then slide it forward into place. Replace the thumbscrews.

Machines Affected: All