eMachines W4685 Support Question
eMachines W4685 Support Question
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Question posted by roseprincess on June 29th, 2011
How To Remove Front Panel For W 4685 Emachines Tower
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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on June 29th, 2011 10:25 AM
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There is a user manual here is you would like one. It doesn't help with dis-assembly but may be useful either way: http://downloads.emachines.com/userguides/DesktopPC_UserGuide_en.pdf
I cannot locate a service manual to help with this but it should be fairly easy.
Most tower cases use either clips or screws to hold the front cover on.
Remove both side panels and look at the back of the front cover. Unscrew any screws that appear to hold it in. If it has plastic clips VERY GENTLY push on the clips on one side to pop the face off of that side. Repeat on the other side and the front cover should remove easily. DONT force it. If it won't come off easily then something is still connected. Check for LED indicator cables, power button cables, etc. In many cases you will need to remove these from the main board first.
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Related eMachines W4685 Manual Pages
User Guide - Page 4
... 44 Restoring your system 44 Preventing static electricity discharge 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52
...DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64
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User Guide - Page 14
...(optional)
USB ports (optional)
Microphone jack Headphone jack
Model: S/No:
eMachines help resources and Customer Care information
Model and serial number
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Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer
Desktop PC Front
Your computer includes the following components.
User Guide - Page 16
... (Line in) jack
Telephone jack
Case cover thumbscrew
IEEE 1394 ports (optional)
Ethernet (network) jack
Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew
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www.eMachines.com Important
Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer
Desktop PC Back
Your computer includes the following components.
User Guide - Page 17
... peripheral device" on page 28. This jack is color-coded blue.
Remove these ports.
For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner,... power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz.
Desktop PC Back
Component Voltage switch
Power connector PS/2 mouse ...is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. www.eMachines.com
11 Plug a microphone into this port. Plug a monitor...
User Guide - Page 26
Chapter 3: Getting Started
Waking up . Turning off your computer
Warning
When you turn off your computer, it .
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www.eMachines.com In order to remove all electrical power from your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Important
If for some reason you have not ...
User Guide - Page 36
... access a file on the diskette, click Start, then click My Computer.
Diskettes are useful for example, the A: drive), then double-click the file name.
3 To remove the diskette, make sure that the drive activity light is off, then press the
diskette eject button.
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www...
User Guide - Page 38
...:
■ Wait for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Important
Do not use the remove hardware icon, your computer will not recognize your computer.
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Caution
Do not remove the memory card or turn off the computer while the card reader access indicator is blinking. Double-click...
User Guide - Page 48
...Wipe the bottom of the mouse with a damp lint-free cloth
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www.eMachines.com If you may need to replace it again. Squirt a little water on...monitor, use a soft cloth and water to clean the LCD screen.
Caution
A flat panel display or computer LCD screen is cooled by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Cleaning...-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys.
User Guide - Page 52
Removing the side panel
To remove the side panel:
1 Follow the instructions in "First steps" on page 56.
2 Shut down your computer, then... parts, turn off your computer.
4 Remove the two thumbscrews from the side panel cover, slide the side panel cover
toward the back of the computer, then lift the panel away from the computer.
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To avoid exposure to internal ...
User Guide - Page 53
... bezel
Opening the case
To remove the front bezel:
■ Position the computer where you can grasp the top front edge of the bezel....loosen the bezel until you can remove it from the computer. OR Disconnect the cables from the system board so you can remove the front bezel and cables away from the front of the case with the cables attached. - www.eMachines.com
47 Continue to the ...
User Guide - Page 54
... the internal cables are arranged inside the case so they will not
be pinched when you close the case.
2 Align the side panel, then slide the side panel toward the front of the computer to
secure it into place.
3 Replace the side panel thumbscrews. 4 Reconnect the cables and power cord.
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User Guide - Page 56
... illustration below.
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Your computer uses DIMM memory.
To avoid scratching the case, place
it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface.
3 Find the memory module banks on its side. To install or replace DIMM memory:
1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel"
on page 46...
User Guide - Page 57
... starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on
page 48.
...panel by following the instructions in Category view). www.eMachines.com
51 Installing memory
4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. OR If you are removing...
User Guide - Page 58
... time or the settings in your computer. Warning
Danger of the socket.
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Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in the menus and submenus, then exit... its orientation. To replace the battery:
1 Restart your computer.
5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. Important
Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility.
4 Shut down ...
User Guide - Page 70
...sure that the modem cable is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long.
■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your telephone line, then check for the memory ... slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow.
See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Help and Support
For more information about troubleshooting memory errors... set correctly.
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User Guide - Page 72
...run modem diagnostics:
1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have a 56K modem .../Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab.
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be having technical difficulties. If your computer has a v.92 modem,...
User Guide - Page 89
...connecting 12
Caps Lock indicator 23 cards
inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types...case 41 CD 44 computer exterior 41 computer screen 42 DVD 44 keyboard 42 LCD panel 42 mouse 42 screen 42
clicking 25
closing computer case 48 front bezel 49 ... camera 9, 11, 28
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User Guide - Page 91
...troubleshooting 60
finding Help and Support topics 4
Firewire port 9, 12, 28
folders opening 25
front bezel removing 49 replacing 49
function keys 23
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hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61
headphone jack 9, 11
help...front bezel 47 memory 50 peripheral devices 28 printer 28 scanner 28 side panel 46 system battery 52 Internet broadband connection 27 buttons 23
troubleshooting 62,...eMachines.com
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User Guide - Page 93
... 4
serial number 9, 13
serial port 11 setting up
safety precautions 76 shortcut menus
accessing 25 shortcuts
opening menu 25
shutting down computer 20, 21
side panel removing 46 replacing 46
sound adjusting 21 controls 21
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User Guide - Page 94
...66 files 60 general guidelines 56 hard drive 61
Internet connection 62, 66
keyboard 63
LCD panel 60, 68
memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network ... playing 35
virus protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39
voltage switch 11 volume
adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72
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