Dimension XPS T550 Case Removal

wkimmons.

See if the following document can help.

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Bev.

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@wkimmons wrote:

I have just acquired the subject unit and I need to get inside the case to replace hard drive.  I have not seen a case such as this and don't want to pry on it to get the side case off.  I know there is a easy way to remove the case and would appreciate anyone letting me in on the secret.

Bill

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The "release latches" on the top and bottom of the left rear of the case are the key. Once the captive thumbscrew in the back is unscrewed, press down on the upper "release latch" and up on the lower "release latch." Then pull the side panel straight back.

The front panel (which I think you'll have to remove to get at the hard-drive screws) is a bit more difficult, as it has two weird hinges on the right side. There are three release tabs (if it's like the T-600) just behind the front panel on the left. One is about a quarter-inch from the top. You press down to release that one. The other two are a bit more than halfway down and near the bottom. You press in to release those. (All are marked with arrows pointing to them on the metal chassis, but the arrows are hard to see.) Then the front panel hinges out to the right. Getting it back on is even more difficult, but not horribly so. Just line up  the hinges and reverse direction from the removal. 

 

Message Edited by nilo on 08-04-2004 05:42 AM

Message Edited by nilo on 08-04-2004 05:55 AM

Thank you for you prompt help.  It was just what I needed.

 

 

Thank you for your prompt help.  The drawing was most helpful.