computer cased sealed shut

contrast · 10-13-2007, 08:21 AM

hi.
got computer from a friend, used to be a work computer. now im trying to upgrade it but the case seems to be is sealed shut. any ideas or suggestions on how to open it myself? cheers

ApexHack · 10-13-2007, 09:10 AM

I'm sorry, but do you really think that's enough to go on?

contrast · 10-13-2007, 09:27 AM

sorry. you're right, but i dont know how to be much more specific.
its an optima (australian manufacturer). dunno how to get more specific. the mother board is an intel d865glcl if that helps. after unscrewing it, it still wont open, asif something is keeping it shut from the inside or something.

g4m3rof1337 · 10-13-2007, 09:28 AM

Are there thumb screws on the back panel?

Kesava · 10-13-2007, 09:41 AM

lol ill just state the obvious here. the side usually slides back.

just in case you were trying to just pull it off hahah

contrast · 10-13-2007, 10:16 AM

hehe. the screws are out. and it aint sliding back.

Kesava · 10-13-2007, 10:20 AM

make sure your taking off the proper side.

lol sorry if i am treating you like an idiot hahah

elitehacker · 10-13-2007, 10:22 AM

Most cases have side panels that side back, as in they slide out if you push the side panels towards the back of the case. However, there are some that have front sliding panels. You just have to see which one you have.

diduknowthat · 10-13-2007, 03:08 PM

Does the case use one of those "clamshell" designs Dells use?

[-0MEGA-] · 10-13-2007, 03:32 PM

There are two major style cases. The most common are ones that have removable side panels, which are secured by 2-3 screws. However as ^^ pointed out, other cases such as Dell's have the entire casing removed, in which case make sure all the screws are out which are attached to the outside casing.

10-13-2007, 08:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
contrast New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3	computer cased sealed shut hi. got computer from a friend, used to be a work computer. now im trying to upgrade it but the case seems to be is sealed shut. any ideas or suggestions on how to open it myself? cheers

10-13-2007, 09:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
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10-13-2007, 10:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kesava Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: India Age: 17 Posts: 3,102	make sure your taking off the proper side. lol sorry if i am treating you like an idiot hahah __________________ formerly Kuzba Cpu:Intel Q6600 2.4Ghz @ 3.4Ghz Hsf:Zalman CNPS 9700 LED Ram:Generic 2 Gb 800 Mhz Gpu:XFX 8800 GT 512mb @ 700/1750/2000 Mobo:Gigabyte P31-DS3L Case:Centurion 532 3dmark06:13518 MSN=kesava8@hotmail.com

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10-13-2007, 09:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
ApexHack Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 53	I'm sorry, but do you really think that's enough to go on?

10-13-2007, 09:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
contrast New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3	sorry. you're right, but i dont know how to be much more specific. its an optima (australian manufacturer). dunno how to get more specific. the mother board is an intel d865glcl if that helps. after unscrewing it, it still wont open, asif something is keeping it shut from the inside or something.

10-13-2007, 10:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
contrast New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3	hehe. the screws are out. and it aint sliding back.

10-13-2007, 10:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
elitehacker Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 2,403	Most cases have side panels that side back, as in they slide out if you push the side panels towards the back of the case. However, there are some that have front sliding panels. You just have to see which one you have.

10-13-2007, 03:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 19 Posts: 26,897	There are two major style cases. The most common are ones that have removable side panels, which are secured by 2-3 screws. However as ^^ pointed out, other cases such as Dell's have the entire casing removed, in which case make sure all the screws are out which are attached to the outside casing. __________________ Desktop // Laptop Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.0GHz // Core 2 Duo T9300 2.5GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 // Intel PM965 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 // Dual 512MB GDDR3 8600M GT's SLI 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2 940 // 3GB DDR2 667 DC 750GB SATA 3.0Gbps w/32MB // 400GB (2x 200GB) 7200RPM Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 21366 // 7394

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