How to close the chassis

Close the chassis bays

  1. Verify that all internal components are fully installed and secured.

  2. Press down on the tab on the top of the drive/fan bay to release it and swing it closed.

  3. Swing the electronics bay closed.

  4. Attach any cables to the components in the electronics bay.

  5. Secure the drive/fan bay with the two screws you removed earlier.

  6. Replace the access covers and turn on the computer.

Replace the side panel

  1. Position the front access panel at the side of the chassis and 3/4-inch to the rear of the front edge.

  2. Push inward to engage the retaining tabs on the top and bottom edges of the access panel with the corresponding slots on the top and bottom edges of the chassis

  3. Slide the panel forward until the screw holes align.

  4. Retighten the two captive screws you loosened when you removed the access panel.

  5. Position the back access panel at the side of the chassis and 3/4-inch to the rear of the front access panel.

  6. Push inward and engage the retaining tabs on the top and bottom edges of the panel with the corresponding slots on the top and bottom edges of the chassis.

  7. Slide the panel forward until it lines up with the front access panel.

  8. Retighten the thumbscrew and lock the case, if necessary.