Need help opening old PC

[TeddyMcSwag]

For various reasons, I realized I needed a couple of extra screws for an upcoming project. So I went down into the basement and got up our super old Windows 2000 PC, from year 2000. But while trying to open it, I couldn't figure out how. It seems like the four screws at the back weren't the only things holding the panel on. Also, the tower has a single panel, so one that covers bot sides and top. Any body who knows anything about how to open one these? @tmccelland maybe?

Here are some pictures:

I know it's not very likely that anybody knows this, but it's at least worth a try.

And if anybody asks, yes, you are supposed to be able to open it.

[GhostWindGamer]

I have one of these I use a hammer personally

[AlwaysFSX]

Slide the side panel towards the back.

[Tycho]

try pulling off the front panel first, then lifting the whole rest of the case up, It doesnt look like you can remove the side panels individually.

[TeddyMcSwag]

Slide the side panel towards the back.

I can't

[Lord Pantaloons]

Try sliding the panel back or removing the front bezel to see if there are some hidden screws.

[AlwaysFSX]

I can't

Pry them off?

[TeddyMcSwag]

Pry them off?

They sit really tight, I can't really get anything in there.

Not to be missunderstood.

[GhostWindGamer]

Pry them off?

Hammer time!

[AlwaysFSX]

They sit really tight, I can't really get anything in there.

Not to be missunderstood.

Not even a flat head screw driver?

 

Hammer time!

Go to the corner and think about what you've done.

[GhostWindGamer]

Not even a flat head screw driver?

 

Go to the corner and think about what you've done.

Can I take my hammer

[AlwaysFSX]

Can I take my hammer

No.

[GhostWindGamer]

No.

Fine

[FizzyFantom]

You should be able to slide the metal "U" shape off by lifting the back and sliding it back. I've removed a couple of these and they tend to be very stiff (especially when they're old).

 

Have you tried just pulling it directly back? You may need to life the back end a little, but it should just slide off.

[TeddyMcSwag]

Success! I pried up the front bezel, then forced up the panel! Thanks for your advice everyone!