How to Install and Remove Side Panels
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This guide shows how to install and remove the Side Panels for your Framework Desktop.
There are two Side Panels on the Framework Desktop: the Right Panel and the Left Panel.
The Right Panel only comes in the Black version, but the Left Panel comes in either the Black or Translucent version.
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Rotate the Handle's screw threads counterclockwise on both sides until it comes free.
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Remove the Handle.
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Use your finger to lift up the two D-rings on the Top Panel screws.
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Use your fingers to twist the screw counter-clockwise and loosen it.
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Remove the Top Panel screw.
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Slide the Top Panel towards the rear of the computer to release the clips securing it to the chassis.
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Lift the Top Panel off the chassis and remove it.
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Use your fingers to grip the top of the Left Panel and slide it upward to release its clips.
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Remove the Left Panel.
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Use your fingers to grip the top of the Right Panel and slide it upward to release its clips.
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Remove the Right Panel.
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Congratulations on completing disassembly! The remaining steps will show how to reassemble your Framework Desktop.
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Slide the Right Panel onto the right edge of the chassis, from top to bottom, and press it flat to ensure its clips are slotted into place.
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Push the Right Panel towards the base of the computer to engage the clips.
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Slide the Left Panel onto the left edge of the chassis and press it flat to ensure its clips are slotted into place.
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Push the Left Panel towards the base of the computer to close the gap and engage the clips.
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Orient the Top Panel so its arrow is pointing towards the rear of the computer.
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While holding the Top Panel at a slight downward angle, slide it across the top of the chassis (from rear to front) until you feel its clips catch.
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Lay the Top Panel flat on the chassis to align the remaining clips.
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While securing the computer with one hand, use the other hand to slide the Top Panel towards the front of the computer to close the gap and engage the clips.
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Place the Handle over the Top Panel screw holes.
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While holding the Handle in place, twist the screw threads on both sides clockwise until they're snug on the Top Panel.
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Insert the top panel screw into its hole and twist clockwise until it feels snug.
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If you need help, contact Framework support.
