How to remove the back cover from a All-In-One-Computer model Z1801.

DrewBriggs

Hi All,
As mention I have a Acer All-In-One Computer which I need to remove the back cover so as to replace the hard drive, also the CMOS battery. Looks like a bit of a mission and can't find any manual on the web and certainly don't want to damage the case.
Any help or hints will be appreciated. Cheers

brummyfan2

Hi,
These are the steps ,follow them with pictures posted below. HTH.
1.Remove the memory module at the back.
2.Remove the plastic covering the screws for the stand(2nd snip)
3.Remove the screws securing the stand.
4.Remove the stand.
5.Remove the screws for left and right foot stands.
6.Remove the stands by sliding them down and out.
7.Pry loose the bezel at the front and take away.
8.Remove the screws from left and right side of the LCD panel.
9.Slowly lift the panel.

MartinJohn00001

@DrewBriggs
Hi, I see that you are trying to replace your Hard Drive. Kindly follow the below instructions.

brummyfan2

Hi,
These are the steps ,follow them with pictures posted below. HTH.
1.Remove the memory module at the back.
2.Remove the plastic covering the screws for the stand(2nd snip)
3.Remove the screws securing the stand.
4.Remove the stand.
5.Remove the screws for left and right foot stands.
6.Remove the stands by sliding them down and out.
7.Pry loose the bezel at the front and take away.
8.Remove the screws from left and right side of the LCD panel.
9.Slowly lift the panel.

MartinJohn00001

@DrewBriggs
Hi, I see that you are trying to replace your Hard Drive. Kindly follow the below instructions.

DrewBriggs

Braved a first time small pull-a-part of my Acer All-In-One-Computer model Z1801 today. The photos from members of the Acer forum were a big help because I needed help and guidance. I so didn't want to damage the computer in anyway. The longest and hardest part of the operation was removing the front bezel. The hero tool for this task was my wife's pizza cutter. Its worth it's weight in gold and what I used to remove the front bezel around the computer. I removed the computer's both legs, next the ram module, then laid the computer on a soft rug on my computer table, which I could move around like a lazy Susan. Using the pizza cutter I slowly and gently worked the bezel which slowly separated from the back case. 
Not in a continuous line but in sections which seem easier to work. I would say you could easily break the plastic if you were in too much of a hurry.
What I did do before fitting the front bezel to the back case, which just clipped in real easy, I applied on a rag some car dashboard conditioner and wiped around the edges of both the front front bezel and the back case. My rational was maybe the plastic clips would benefit from the conditioner and be easier next time for removal. Which may have happened because I needed to remove the front bezel again because I forgot to refit the 4 screws for the LCD screen. Some people have to learn the hard way or need the extra practise.
I will attach a photo of the famous pizza cutter.