Opening the Chassis

  • Expose screws: Peel off or remove the rubber feet on the bottom of the unit to find the primary case screws.
  • Remove fasteners: Take out the screws holding the outer metal housing to the frame using a standard Phillips screwdriver.
  • Slide shell: Gently slide or separate the outer metal sleeve away from the internal metal frame/backplane structure. Watch for internal wires connected to the fan or power button.

Video walkthrough: Drobo disassembly on YouTube

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