Can't remove front panel...

[Jkee]

i have a case: http://www.xtechamericas.com/us/media/catalog/product/cache/4/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/x/t/xt-gmr-e2.jpg ...Tried to open it but i feel like it's going to break...Any help is appreciated

 

[clutchc]

Open the case up including the side panels and investigate the latching method.

The front panel (FP) should have either push-posts that 'pop' into holes in the case front, or tabs that clip onto the case frame.
If the former, you may need to gently wedge a wide blade screwdriver between FP and case and twist to start the post to come loose if it is simply being stubbornly tight.
If the latter, you will have to remove the side panels to get access to the tabs that need to be flexed in or out to release the FP.

 

[Jkee]

At this video at 2:37 you can see the thing the guy hold onther the pc case and open it, my pc have that thing but im kinda scared that it will break video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv8BHhWoTgQ

 

[Kavster001]

It's surprising how strong cases can actually be. I would try pulling it from
Either side and trying to pull one side while squeezing the others almost to 'pop' it out of place. Seems to work with most cases

 

[lfkfkfkffs]

Is there some reason why you need to open the front' unless you plan on installing a fan or installing something in the front Bay. If you need to install an optical drive just take the blunt end of a screw driver and hit the bay cover with it from the I side. 80% of cases will do this.

 

[Jkee]

Going to install fan..
If i can open it...

 

[lfkfkfkffs]

Just Grabe it from underneath and give it a decent pull forward. Just keep some pressure towards the tophone where the optical drive is. It also takes a crazy amount of force to break the clips.

 

[Jkee]

''Break the clip'' how am i going to put it back?...

 

[lfkfkfkffs]

I'm saying it's really hard to break the clips that hold most front panels on. Just give it a hard tug. If nothing gives look around the inside of your case for any clips or screws

 

[Kavster001]

Try pushing one side of the case while gripping and pulling the other side. Cases are pretty strong and it isn't easy to break the clips. Especially all of them in one go

 

[Jkee]

I'll try

 

[Kavster001]

How did it go?

 

[clutchc]

What case do you have?

 

[Jkee]

Did not open.. I think i need to give a bit more force

 

[Jkee]

I have this case.. http://www.xtechamericas.com/us/media/catalog/product/cache/4/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/x/t/xt-gmr-e2.jpg

 

[Kavster001]

More force may help. Can you provide the make and model of the number

 

[Jkee]

Like what number?

 

[Kavster001]

Can you for example give us your case make? Model as well if possible or provide a link to the case on a website

 

[Jkee]

Will this help? http://www.xtechamericas.com/us/xt-gmr-e

Some information about the case.. http://prnt.sc/bwyv1m

 

[Kavster001]

Cannot find much on that case. Never heard of it before. Most front panels are designed to come out. I am sure if you give it a little more hassle it may come off but not 100% sure due to that case 🙁

 

[clutchc]

I have this case.. http://www.xtechamericas.com/us/media/catalog/product/cache/4/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/x/t/xt-gmr-e2.jpg

Who knows what case they used. (?) Apparently it is a retail case, they just don't name it. If it has a fingers' grip opening at the bottom, it is designed to pull off. But take off the case side panels and see if it is push-posts thru holes in the frame... or if it has release tabs sticking thru slots in the frame. If you are still not sure, post a a pic of the inside of the case where the FP attaches to the case.

 

[lfkfkfkffs]

That is just a rebranded Azza case.

 

[Jkee]

I'll take a pic of it, later today.

 

[Jkee]

Been bussy, Maybe if I'm not bussy trmw I'll take a pic