How to clean front panel

[aaronmiguel]

Hey guys, im new here, so i just wanna ask how to clean the front panel or front case fans of zalman z1 neo, ive already unpinned the front but some wires are attached to power button so i couldnt remove it completely to clean the fans inside. So if anyone knows how to remove it or get another way to clean the front case fans pls share your knowledge. Thanks in advance

 

[Aeacus]

You don't need to remove the front I/O panel completely to clean the front fans. You can just move it away from the fans enough for you to reach them.
But if you want to completely remove the front I/O panel then you need to unplug the front I/O wires from MoBo and route them back in the inside of the case, so you can remove front I/O panel completely. Oh, front I/O wires usually are tied down near the ODD bay area. Locate the tie point and untie the cables.

Under the spoiler is a method on how to remove front I/O panel on most cases to access the front fans.

Spoiler

1. There should be a gap under your PC where to put your fingers in (top left image).
2. Put your fingers into that gap and pull (top right image). It may take quite a lot of muscle power to pull the front I/O off. It's easier to do when case stands upright but for better view, i set my case on it's side.
3. After pulling, the front I/O pops loose (bottom left image).
4. Don't pull too far since there are cables going to the front I/O. While this method seems rude, it's the most common way to remove case's front I/O panel, so you can mount/clean front fans (bottom right image).