Removing and Replacing the Right Side Cover

As seen from the computer's rear panel (below), the right side cover provides access to the disk drive bays, motherboard and power supply.

To remove the right side cover: Make sure the power switches for the computer, video monitor and any peripheral devices are turned OFF. Disconnect the monitor and peripheral devices from the system (e.g., printer). Remove the two screws (see image) on the rear of the computer. Carefully slide the cover toward the rear of the unit. To replace a side cover: Replacing is a reversal of removal.

Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel

The Front Bezel provides access to the front of the drive bays.

To remove the front bezel: Make sure the power switches for the computer, video monitor and any peripheral devices are turned OFF. Disconnect the power cord. Please be very cautious, as the front bezel is fragile! Carefully press the two tabs towards each other (see picture) until the bottom of the panel is free. Lift the bezel straight off and away from the computer. To replace the front bezel: Replacing is a reversal of removal.

3.5-Inch Devices

This section describes how to remove and install 3.5-inch devices such as Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) or Floppy Disk Drives (FDDs).

Removing a Hard Disk Drive from the internal 3.5-Inch bay

Remove the right-side cover. Carefully disconnect the cables from the HDD. Remove the two screws as shown (A), from the front of the chassis. Carefully slide the HDD carrier towards the rear and down as indicated by the arrows (B). Remove the two screws (C) on either side of the HDD carrier to release the HDD. Replacing a Hard Disk Drive into the internal 3.5-Inch bay Replacing is a reversal of removal.

Installing and Removing an external 3.5-Inch Device (Floppy Disk Drive, FMC reader/writer).

Remove the right-side cover. Remove the front bezel. Disconnect the power cables and the data cables from the device in the bay. Remove the screw(s) securing the 3.5-inch device to the bay. Carefully slide the device forward out of the computer.   Installation is a reversal of removal. Note: If necessary, modify the BIOS Setup program to recognise the new device.

Installing a 3.5-Inch Device into a 5.25-Inch Bay

1. Set any jumpers or switches on the drive.

2. Refer to the documentation provided with the drive kit for installation instructions.

3. Install the device into a 5.25-inch adapter.

4. Install the device and adapter into a 5.25-inch bay.

Removing a 3.5-Inch Device from a 5.25-Inch Bay

1. Remove the device and adapter from a 5.25-inch bay.

2. Remove the screws securing the device to the adapter.

3. Set the device aside.

Note: If necessary, modify the BIOS Setup program to recognise the new device.

5.25-Inch Devices

This section describes how to remove and install 5.25-inch devices in the 5.25-inch bays.

Removing and installing a 5.25-Inch Device from the 5.25-Inch Bay: Remove the front bezel. Remove the side covers. Disconnect the power and data cables from the device you want to remove. Remove the screws that secure the device to the bay (see image). Slide the device forward, out of the chassis (see image). Replace the side cover. Replace the front bezel.   Installation is a reversal of removal.

Note: If necessary, modify the BIOS Setup program to recognise the new device.

Adapter Cards

If installing an Adapter Card, please refer to the instructions below and the documentation provided with the card.

To access the motherboard's adapter card sockets:

1. Remove the right side cover. Remove the screw to unlock the adapter card access cover (see picture 1).
2. Carefully open the adapter card access cover (see picture 2).
3. Install or remove adapter cards according to the adapter card manufacturer's instructions (see picture 3).

Chassis Cleaning Instructions

Before you clean your computer chassis make sure that it is turned off.

Use a slightly dampened soft lint-free cloth to wipe the exterior of the chassis. Do not use alcohol-based, abrasive or solvent detergents, as these will harm the finish of the chassis.

Your computer is cooled via air vents on the chassis. Keep these vents free of dust. With the computer turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a slightly dampened cloth. Be careful not to allow any moisture to drip into the vents.