Pc case doesn't wanna open...

[TheOriginal]

My pc case doesn't wanna open...
Vid here
Plz halp...
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yn7ClQueOTc

I wanna open it to replace the 750ti with an evga 1060 sc 6gb.

 

[Luminary]

You obviously have the screws out, and that is a simple sliding side. I'd personally try a screwdriver next to see if you can get the door moving a bit.

 

[amtseung]

I'll just leave this here...

It might be stuck shut since it's been closed for that long. You might just have to yank harder. Use both hands. If it really has been closed for that long, it might be time to give the innards a good cleaning.

As a last ditch effort, you can try using a flathead screwdriver or putty knife to gently pry at the edges of the panel to get it loose enough to pull out. Just don't pry hard enough to bend the slots and things that hold the panel on.

 

[TheOriginal]

I think I'm supposed to pull it backwards but with alot of force it doesn't wanna come off and I don't want to break it...

 

[Luminary]

Yes, you just pull that side backwards. As above, try a screwdriver to see if you can get some play going.

 

[why_wolf]

you also try pressing your hands down on the side (to get a good grip) and just trying jiggling it back and forth to try and lossen it up before going back to pulling it out from the rear.

 

[TheOriginal]

I tried all but to no avail, the damn thing just won't come off... I think it might have something to do with the metal thing sticking out on the left side.

 

[TheOriginal]

Please help, it's a pretty built medion pc bought 2015... the hardware is a bit different though cause the model on the site has i3 and I have i5

 

[Luminary]

"I think it might have something to do with the metal thing sticking out on the left side."

That is just a loop for placing a lock on. Unless it is bent badly out of shape (doesn't look like it in the video), that isn't the problem.

Unless someone glued or soldered that door shut then it is just an issue of applying enough force. Perhaps you could elicit the help of a friend, but honestly if no modification have been made to the door it will slide off with enough force applied.

 

[amtseung]

It's probably locked shut or otherwise still bolted shut. I rewatched the video, and it looks like an enterprise built PC, which are typically put together and not intended for the end user to take apart and fiddle with for security reasons.

That metal tab sticking out the back is so people can lock it to a wall or floor with a cable lock and prevent thieves from easily stealing it. The Kensington lock hole is right next to it.

 

[TheOriginal]

I think I broke my hand, but it came off thanks guys/girls!