Removing Chassis Panels

Owned by Joey Houy (Unlicensed)
Last updated: Jan 13, 2022
2 min read

Tools Required

Tools Required

Philips-head Screwdriver
Preferebly thinner/narrow bit for smaller screws

Remove Window Panel

  • Motherboard

    • Jumper pins - Under 4th (bottom-most) Graphics Card, might have adapter or extention covering them

    • CMOS battery - Possibly under Graphics Card(s), differs per Motherboard model

  • CPU/Processor

  • Memory DIMM’s

  • Graphics Cards

  • M.2 Devices

    • Installed directly on Motherboard, but possibly underneith Graphics Cards and cover

  • 2 SATA bay slots/drives

    • Sits at bottom of chassis

Remove Windowless Panel

 

  • Power Supply

  • 4x 2.5” drive bay cage

  • (if you have one) 5.25” Optical (disc) drive

  • (if you have one) Front 5.25” drive bay enclosure

  • Cable Management

    • Power cables that connect to Motherboard and Graphics card(s) on the other side

    • Motherboard power cables are organized and routed from the power supply here

Remove Top Panel

  • (If you have one) CPU Cooler Radiator

  • Top Chassis Fans

  • Unlocks front chassis panel to clean chasis grill (not shown)