Cooler Master case-removing top bezel

copwriter

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I have a large Cooler Master desktop PC case, purchased about ten years ago. I got painted into a corner for the build, and I eventually had a computer shop finish the build for me. The mystery is how the front panel connections were made to the power supply. I am trying to salvage parts from the machine (especially the 500W Antec power supply), and I can't figure how to get the top cover/bezel off to get to the panel connectors.

I'm trying to insert the photos as links to those in Google Photos, but they don't seem to be showing up as such. If anyone knows how to get the photos in, please advise.

The fasteners holding the top/bezel on appear to be rivets, which I can't remove without permanently trashing the case. I have no problem doing that if necessary, but it seems like someone was once able to get the cover off to attach them. Here is a closeup of the rivet design:

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Does anyone know how I can get the rest of the case stripped off so I can get to the front panel connectors to the power supply?
 
There should be no front panel connections to the PSU, unless I'm not following you. All FP connections go to the motherboard.
Put your photos on a server like http://imgur.com/
Then use the provided link for forums and paste it into your post.