Zalman z1 neo

aaronmiguel

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Aug 28, 2017
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Hello, im new to this community, i just want to ask how do i open the front panel of my zalman z1 neo.. (safe way), i want to clean the pc case fans (2 fans in front) thanks in advance
 
Solution
Your case manual, page 5, chapter 3 shows how to remove the front I/O panel of your case,
link: http://www.zalman.com/contents/products/view.html?no=19

Under the spoiler is a method on how to do it,
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...
Your case manual, page 5, chapter 3 shows how to remove the front I/O panel of your case,
link: http://www.zalman.com/contents/products/view.html?no=19

Under the spoiler is a method on how to do it,
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).
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Solution
Aeacus 😀 I already figured it out when i opened it up yesterday, ive seen the pins inside the pc and decided to pull it out and give it a shot... well i already have done it, finally cleaned it.. even still, thanks for you help! much appreciated!