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 How To Open
your tower or desktop computer case safely
By Mitz
It used to be considered
dangerous to attempt to open a computer case in your own home . However now days
people ignore this idea and take the risk by repairing their own computers. If
you must open your own tower or desktop computer case, then there are some
common precautions to adhere to.
| Different computer cases open in different ways. For
example a desktop computer case may have two clips or buttons on either side, and when
pressed, the case slides off. A tower computer case
may need to have screws removed at the
back to enable the sides to slide off. Cases are now being designed with easy
access as a top priority.
How to open a computer case safely
There was always the idea that you needed an
antistatic strap before opening a computer case.
This is undoubtedly is the safest way to do
this, however there are other options. Here are a few tips from a self
confessed, no frills, computer techie.
How To Open A Computer
Case Safely with the correct tools
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- Remove all power cords that are connected to
the computer case.
- This includes network cables, modems, printers,
everything...Wait a few seconds as the power leaves the mainboard.
- Make sure your hands are clean and definitely
DRY. Remove all jewelry.
- Open your computer case by unscrewing or
unclipping. See your computer manual for instructions if you have problems.
Older computers can be difficult to open. Keep any screws or spare parts in a
safe place.
- To protect your computer from static
electricity stored on your body, (ESD) continually touch the unpainted metal
part of the case to discharge any static. Or if you have a antistatic or
grounding strap, use that. This will prevent the static sensitive components
from being ruined. (memory, video card, motherboard)
- Ok. Now you are ready to work on the insides of
your computer.
How to open different types of computer cases?
Different brands of computers or cases open in a
completely different way. Here are some examples for you. Please be careful when
opening a computer case as sometimes there can be sharp bits
- To open a dell desktop GX260, or GX270 there
are two buttons to press in and then lift the case open like a hinged door.
- To open a HP D510 tower desktop you need to
unscrew the tiny knobs at the back, then slide back the the two sides and top
together.
- To open a HP D510 small form desktop there
are two buttons, one on either side of the case. Press them both in and slide
the top, sides and front off in one piece. You slide it off towards the front.
- To open a HP D530 small form desktop you can
undo the thumbscrew at the back of the case. The top plate of the computer
will slide toward the back of the computer. When sliding the top back on it
sometimes knocks off the face plate.
Now you know how to open a computer
case safely, you should also read
How to clean the inside of your
computer safely.
Notes:
- It is also better if you are not standing on
carpet when fixing computers as we all know that carpet creates static
electricity.
- Don't laugh, but my friend Doug swears by
bare feet and lino or tiled floor.
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