Can't open the pc caseing

[stiz]

Hi

I am trying to take the case of my PC so that i can add some more ram. The problem is that there are these circular screw like things but with no place to put the screwdriver. They are covered.

Any help would be very much appriciated.

Stiz

[Dan]

What Brand / Make / Model is your case? If it is a more expensive case then it maybe of the 'screwless' type. Otherwise its ridiculous!
Dan

[4_Series_Scania]

Sounds like he's got a branded PC, quite a few PC's at work we could'nt get into for this same reason.

Drill out the capped screws & buy a half decent case to re-fit all the gubbins into. BEWARE, you may well find your motherboard has everything soldered directly into place.
You may well find theres no empty slots for RAM or anything.

A friend of mine has a 3.2ghz p4 with integrated graphics, 512MB of RAM and NO means of upgrading it! Not even a PCI slot!

We took the thing to a local electronics company, when the engineer looked at the tracks on the PCB of the Sct 478 CPU he just laughed & handed the board backsaying it simply was'nt worth his time/effort in removing the CPU!

He has a very fast web terminal that struggles to play FS2000 nevermind FS9!!!

I hope the above does not apply to you stiz.  ;)

[ozzy72]

Okay two possible methods;
1) a sledgehammer and a chisel (not subtle but v.effective)
2) a pair of long nosed pliers (or even surgical clamps) that can grip the head of these bolts and then try and undo them.

Ozzy

[Fly2e]

Dynamite!!

Dave  8)

[congo]

Um, I wonder if you would be putting the right kind of ram in anyway?

I mean, it's locked, so how were they intending to upgrade it?

[Scottler]

Well at this point we don't even know if he has an open slot to put the RAM!

Word of caution....always open your case before you go buying things to jam in there!  

Keep us posted on your progress!

[Skittles]

Sledge Hammer and chisel!

DYNAMITE!!!

Woah guys! Computers are very delicate machines. I suggest something more subtle like, let's say, C-4 maybe?

Seriously though. If you can't get into the case, there may be a reason for it. What's your warranty like? Does the supplier provide inexpensive upgrades?

[stiz]

So what your saying is don't take the case of if its not screwed in???

I can take a digi photo when i get home and will post so you know what i'm on about.

Thanks

Stiz

[Iroquois]

Have you tried nuclear intervention.

Take the digi photo and show us so we can see better.

[Ivan]

Old-style corporate compaq case? use the BIOS to undo the locking mechanism. These clamps are strong enough to take the whole weight of the case when you lift it by grapping the cover only

[stiz]

Well i've got round to taking the pic.



What do you think is it worth taking the case off?

Stiz

[Skittles]

That looks like a rivet, which means you'll have to break it off. If your determined to open the case, the least destructive method of getting it off is to drill it out.

[Iroquois]

the least destructive method of getting it off is to drill it out.

But where's the fun it that? I'd use a blow torch.  ;D Of course you don't want to melt your stuff so do what Skittles says.

Rule #1 when buying a computer. Unless it's an Apple, don't buy ready made PC. (Don't shoot down the Mac just yet folks. The new ones are easy to upgrade, unless you want a new CPU. If you do I hope you have another three grand on hand.  :P)
Get your PC custom made at a local shop and pair it with a good easy access case. I used to have the old hood style which was a PITA. My new one has removable side panels which are much easier to work with. Plus the old case was stainless steel and weighed a ton. My new one is aluminum which is much ligher.

[Ivan]

do you still have warranty on it? if so, don't open it or you will lose it