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Dell 2400 XP

Feb 23, 2004 2:01AM PST

Since I have been "Psuedo" computer litterate since I had a Tandy 1000, this is the fist time I have ever seen rivits instead of screws. Do you know why they have made working on it, or updating much more of a project?

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Re:Dell 2400 XP
Feb 23, 2004 2:14AM PST

Rivets are often drilled out and new rivets put in, if that's your selection.

Bob

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Re:Dell 2400 XP
Feb 23, 2004 6:05AM PST

The Dell 2400 comes apart easily. Remove the left side panel, then find the plastic tabs that connect the front panel to the case. Press the tabs and the front comes off. The drives are in a (metal)drive case that is held in by one screw - at the bottom of the drive case. There is also a screw on the bottom of the computer that holds a case assembly in.

You must remove the drive case to get to the screws on the right side of any drives in the drive case.

A little study and away you go.

Meritas