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Can't figure out these side panels

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First post, by Nautiwryn

Posted on 2022-01-15, 00:44

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I just got an old Packard Bell from a friend, with the only indicator of what it is being the model number "5x5-2" on the back of the case. I was excited when it turned on with no issues but the hard drive that's in it seems to have long since passed away, so I need to swap it with one of my spares. Anyway, it seems that there are no screws fastening the side panels and I fear the worst if I simply try to pry them off. I was hoping someone here might have worked with these things before. I'd really like to mess around with that 75Mhz Pentium.

TL;DR: Packard Bell. Model 5x5-2. No idea how to get the side panel off. Please advise.

Reply 1 of 2, by Pierre32

Posted on 2022-01-15, 00:52

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I recall some cases have side panels that slide out towards the front, by removing the fascia first. Have a look for any screws under the front panel.

Reply 2 of 2, by Nautiwryn

Posted on 2022-01-15, 01:08

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I actually realized shortly after making this post that nearly all of the screws fastening the panels on this case are on the bottom. I've messed around with a few old machines by now, but that's definitely a first for me. I guess it's part of the fun of figuring these vintage machines out.

Thank you for the help, though!

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