Side Panels

Use your finger to lift up the two D-rings on the Top Panel screws.

Use your fingers to twist the screw counter-clockwise and loosen it.

Remove the Top Panel screw.

Repeat the same procedure for the other Top Panel screw.

Slide the Top Panel towards the rear of the computer to release the clips securing it to the chassis.

If you're having a hard time gripping the Top Panel, use the screw holes to get a better handhold.

Lift the Top Panel off the chassis and remove it.

Use your fingers to grip the top of the Left Panel and slide it upward to release its clips.

Remove the Left Panel.

Use your fingers to grip the top of the Right Panel and slide it upward to release its clips.

Remove the Right Panel.

Congratulations on completing disassembly! The remaining steps will show how to reassemble your Framework Desktop.

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.

There should be a small gap between the bottom of the Right Panel and the silver base.

Push the Right Panel towards the base of the computer to engage the clips.

Slide the Left Panel onto the left edge of the chassis and press it flat to ensure its clips are slotted into place.

There should be a small gap between the bottom of the Left Panel and the silver base.

Push the Left Panel towards the base of the computer to close the gap and engage the clips.

Orient the Top Panel so its arrow is pointing towards the rear of the computer.

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.

There should be a small gap between the Top Panel and the front of the Desktop.

Lay the Top Panel flat on the chassis to align the remaining clips.

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.

Insert the top panel screw into its hole and twist clockwise until it feels snug.

Repeat the same procedure for the other top panel screw.

Use your finger to close the two D-rings on the top panel screws.