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Computer's tower

loulou41
loulou41 Posts: 2,871 Forumite
I have noticed that one part on my computer has moved a bit and exposed the bits inside. It's the part between the disc drive and the part where you put your XD card. It's between these two and it is a rectangle shape. I have tried to push it back with difficulty with a screw driver but at the slighest touch e.g when I put the tower on and my finger touches it, the part goes back again. It's difficult for me to explain and I hope somebody can understand what I am trying to say. The computer is working but it is a bit of a nuisance with that bit exposed. Any advice anybody, no idea how to open it, I guess if I could do that I could push it back firmly. It's a Dell 5150. Thanks

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  • fguk
    fguk Posts: 255 Forumite
    100 Posts
    **Turn off, and unplug the computer completely before attempting this**

    To get the side off a Dell 5150

    Lay the computer on its left hand side (as you look at it from the front)

    Pull back the cover latch release on the top panel

    The cover will then open up pivoting from the bottom of the chassis.

    You should be able to push the cover that has come loose back into position from inside, and if any of the clips are broken, then a bit of blue tac should do the job.
  • T4i
    T4i Posts: 1,845 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Dell5150-01_0.jpg

    This? You will most likey need to take both side panels off and tighten the plastic front up on both sides.
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