Ok guys, today seems to have been an amazing day for me, in terms of trading AND getting some good deals. The only thing i have done differently today, from every other day, is that I have been in my underwear all day long . I'm tempted to keep this thing going So, here's another underwear deal that some of you may love. It's not a Crucial or OZC, but for the price you can't go wrong. Kingston SSD 64GB for $49!!! (after $40 rebate and FREE shipping). Limit 2. <img src="http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/attachment.php?s=&postid=3263430.png">
you just push to unlock then open the case, no tool, no screws http://guide-images.ifixit.net/igi/eYeJ3kOYKKlI6hxx.medium
That's not the clamshell. With it... with the computer upright and the back panel towards you.... push a button at the top to release the latch then spread the two sides like opening a book that is standing on end. It has drives on one side panel and exhaust fan/PSU/mobo on the other. Made it and roomy to get inside and change parts/cables... and no CPU fan... just one large exhaust fan which was surprisingly quiet unless you had one of the P4s which required higher fan speed for additional cooling.
Thank you for explaining the case. I am not familiar with it but the design is smart. Like the old toasters that fall open away from center leaving the slices flat to pick up easily. Everything in the 8100 I posted is hinged to swing out of the case like the p/s and hdd bays. It has a plastic airflow vent system to guide the air through the case and keep things cool. Dell is creative with case design.
Sounds like the cases have similar features... Dell probably thought the new clamshell case would be an improvement. I thought it was smartly designed.
Finally, got my HDD. I'm happy with it and with the promo. it only cost $19.98. I can't seem to find the promo link, but if anyone is interested, let me know and I will go on a search. <img src="http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/attachment.php?s=&postid=3264584.png">