Manuals

Removing the Cover: Dell Dimension XPS M166s/M200s/M233s

1. Turn off the power and unplug the power cable.
2. If you are working on a mini tower computer, lay the computer on its right side with the chassis foot off the edge of the work surface. If working on a desktop computer, lay it flat on the work surface.
3. Loosen the cover-mounting thumbscrew that secures the cover to the back of the computer.

NOTE: The thumbscrew is captive and should be retained in the cover when loosened.

4. As you face the front of the chassis, press the left cover release latch with your left hand and grip the back lip of the cover near the latch with your right hand.
5. Pry the cover away from the back-left corner of the computer with your right hand while pushing back with your left hand.
6. Then press the right cover release latch with your right hand while using your left hand to pry the cover lip away from the back-right corner of the computer.
7. Slide the loosened cover back about half an inch, and then lift the cover straight up to remove it from the computer.