Dismantling (removing back cover) Packard Bell OneTwo L5800

Jeepers_Creepers · 22 October 2020 at 9:31PM

This is a 'how to' as I've just done this job and couldn't find the info on t'interweb, even tho' others had the same issue. Hopefully folk will now find this thread should they search online.

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It's this type of all-in-one PC, an oldie but very capable of everyday tasks. I took mine up to 8GB RAM and swapped to a Solid State HD, and it now boots up (with Win10) in around 7 seconds.

Ok, how to get inside...

Jeepers_Creepers · 22 October 2020 at 9:34PM

Lay it flat on its front on summat soft and remove anything peripheral, such as the USB keyboard dongle.

1) Remove the plastic cover over the stand - this is prised off:

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Jeepers_Creepers · 22 October 2020 at 9:35PM

2) Undo the 4 screws holding the stand in place and remove.

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Jeepers_Creepers · 22 October 2020 at 9:38PM

3) Now you remove the central cover - this again is clipped in place and you release it by lifting it from the bottom end (where the stand was) and by gently squeezing in the sides too if needed where there are small clips. It should lift up as shown, and you'll find the largest 'hooking' clips at the top - it'll lift off easily from this.

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Jeepers_Creepers · 22 October 2020 at 9:40PM

This shows the underside of that panel, so you'll have an idea of the type of clips on it. It's all very robust!

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Jeepers_Creepers · 22 October 2020 at 9:47PM

If all you wish to do is upgrade/change the RAM, that's located under that rectangular mesh cover which simply pulls off.

4) To remove the whole back cover, prise out the rubbery screw covers found over the 4 corner screws and the two either side of the stand position (the latter two covers are longer). Remove the 11 screws - these are small crosshead, so presumably Pozidrive 1 (PZ1). You'll need quite a slim screwdriver blade to get to the deeper central ones.

Now the cover will come off with a bit of prying - if you insert a slim blade under the cover, prise the cover outwards from the PC's body to release the small clips. This shouldn't be hard - the clips are small and release easily.

Lift the cover upwards from the RH side first as the LH side has the buttons for the DVD drive and stuff, not that I think it makes much difference. It should lift off easily.

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Jeepers_Creepers · 22 October 2020 at 9:51PM

And this is what you'll find.

5) The metal shield is held in place with 9 small screws which are easy to locate. Make sure you keep them safe, and don't drop them on to the MOBO or lose them inside the PC!

NB - the arrowed screw holds an earthing wire, so be sure to replace that connector. There is also a white connector adjacent to this which needs unplugging before the metal cover can be removed - gently squeeze inwards that white 'lever' on the plug's LH side, and pull upwards.