From the IBM Aptiva Hardware Handbook (Aptiva Model 2168)

To remove the system unit cover:
Remove the 2 screws.
Slide the cover forward holding the handle on top of the case with one
hand while holding the base of the unit with the other.(From personal
experence it's sometimes a little difficult to get the case started, on
mine anyway, its a pretty tight fit.)

Important: To prevent electrostatic charge from damaging any part of
your computer, touch the computer's bare metal frame before you unplug
the system unit, or wear an antistatic wrist strap while making hardware
changes.

HTH
Roy Wardrip



Dharam Bhardwaj wrote:
>
> It is not obvious to me how to open this IBM Aptiva tower case. Can
> someone direct me?
> The only 'screws' I can see are on the top just under the 'handle'. These
> don't seem to 'release' the front or back. I can't seem to locate any
> 'latch' or similar tab. The tower case I am referring to, has a plastic
> 'lid' which slides up or down to cover the front of the drives.
> Regards,
> Dharam

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