I got the main screws out which released the fan...but the rest are not screws..they are pin type studs. How do I get those out? I need to remove the harddrive
2007-07-16 18:24:50 · 7 answers · asked by Mofo21 the2nd 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
its a compaq 5000 series
2007-07-16 18:29:40 · update #1
One, do not remove anymore screws. you shouldn't have to remove the power supply to get the hard drive out..
Most cases, unless they're much older, should have ONE thumbscrew, on the back of the computer that, when unscrewed, will let you remove the cover..
I would suggest, however, that you talk to a friend who's a bit more computer savvy, because I fear you're about to mess that one up.
2007-07-16 18:32:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want to put those screws back, and find at least 2-4 other screws that are on the back of the case.
Probably, after removing them, the case will slide off the back end.
The person who mentioned "one thumb screw" is right, but that is usually not applicable to manufactured PC's, like Compaq.
The "fan" you mentioned, is actually the back end of the power supply. You would not need to remove that in order to remove the case. After, if you wanted, yes, but not before.
EDIT:
also, DO NOT drill those studs out, whatever they happen to be.
Cases are meant to be taken off, and it should be fairly simple.
2007-07-16 18:47:14 · answer #2 · answered by powhound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a Compaq 5220 so I'll bet your opens the same way mine did there are 5 or 7 (3 or 4 on either side and 1 on top) screws. that are on the back of your computer that hold the cover on take them out and the cover should slide right off.
2007-07-16 23:14:56 · answer #3 · answered by TheOneAndOnlyBooger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the model.
There are usually screws in the back sides of your computer. Each side has two or three screws that will allow a side panel to come off.
There are several cases I've seen were the sides and top are attached and come off as one unit. There are also cases where you must pop off the front cover before you can take off the sides and top.
2007-07-16 18:32:30 · answer #4 · answered by Michael M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-03 23:54:51 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if this helps:
http://www.helpwithpcs.com/upgrading/remove-case-covers.htm
drill them out.
2007-07-16 18:32:12 · answer #6 · answered by sho95@sbcglobal.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might help if we know the model ,ect of your case
2007-07-16 18:28:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋