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    How do I open the front grille on MS-16F2/MSI GT683

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by well.heeled.man, Jan 23, 2012.

  1. well.heeled.man

    well.heeled.man Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, anyone know how to open the front grille on the MSI-GT683/
    MS-16F2 barebones. I am trying to fit my WiFi card, but theres no bloody schematics in the box. I only know from pics that its under there, but no notion how to get at it. Cheers!
     
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    Its just clipped down so fingers under the side and lift :)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 24, 2012
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    OK, cool. It is such a tight fit, that I reckon I need a small tool to get at it initially. For this reason, I just guessed there was a catch or something.

    Also, I assume you have one? Any idea what the small rubber cube is for. I can only assume that it is a spacer/protector between a component and the case, but I cant work it out.

    Cheers,

    Scott
     
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    It goes between the HDD (bracket end) and the case. Sits on top of the plastic pull out tab.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 24, 2012
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