Asus AP100 - Manual (Page 15)

AP100 Hardware Reference Guide 15
II. System Components
II. Components
Side Panel
Side Panel
The side panel needs to be removed to gain access to the internal system.
Side Panel Removal Procedure:
1. Remove the padlock if one is used on the side panel.
2. Remove the thumb screw on the back of the side panel.
3. Pull the side panel away from the chassis from the back.
4. Pull the bottom of the side panel outward from the bottom.
Stabilizing Link Bar
The stabilizing link bar needs to be removed in order to access the mother-
board or remove the 3.5” device cage. To remove the stabilizing link bar,
grasp the bar at the back end with the right hand and with the right thumb
press the back of the chassis toward your fingers (or using the palm of your
left hand, press on the back of the chassis). The bar then releases from the
latch and swings outward.
Removing side panel (Step 2)
Press here with thumb
or other hand
Grab here and
pull bar outward
Chassis side interior
Removing side panel (Step 3)
Thumb screw
location