LX800 Series - How To Open Case to Change Hard Drive?

Hi Everyone,
Is there anyone out there that can advise me on the best method for Opening My LX series AIO case , so that I can put a new hard drive in it..
- I have a good image bacup and the Skills to swap the hard drive , I just have no idea on how to open the case.
Sadly , I have searched pretty much everywhere but cannot find a procedure.. and of course its not in the Toshiba manual that I have access to , I am told there are technical manuals but not available to "end users" like me.
I have found instructions for another model on these foroums , but its different as the case is very different , and uses clips.
Would be VERY grateful for any help as I do not want to mess up my case as its only just out of warranty with a "clicking" hard drive that wil not boot.
Thanks in advance..
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Ok , so replaced the hard disk today in my LX800 Series AIO - here is the procedure to open the case - This procedure is quite different from the others (PX Model) I have seen posted at these forums.
1) Lay your AIO flat down on a cloth or blanket.
2) Remove the FIVE main Black screws from the rear Perimeter of the case.
3) Remove the Screw that sits just above the Bar Code label and then remove the DVD/Bluray Drive , by giving it a firm pull.
4) Remove the hidden (Keyboard/Mouse) USB adaptor that sits behind the door at the bottom left had portion of the back of the machine.
5) Once the above USB is removed it reveals a small screw under it - remove this screw.
6) Open the memory access door , there is a small screw revealed - remove this.
7) Remove the Rubber grommet that sits inset into each of the legs.
8) Remove the screws that removing the above grommet reveals.
The back of the case is now held in place by clips around the whole Perimeter. Be very careful and patient and gently pry the two half's of the case apart. I did not have to use a plastic pry tool , as once it go started they just seems to "pop" off one by one, as I worked around. Its not that hard to do if you go easy..
Then you can now see the hard disk , in a silver shield. Quite easy (but a bit fiddly) to replace.
I replaced mine with a direct replacement 1TB hard disk that was a 3.25" but was only 20MM thick , as opposed to the more normal 25mm one. I am not 100% sure that a 25mm one would fit , but I think it may with a bit of fiddling around. But I was very aware of possible heat issues , so went for a direct replacement with the exact same model as Tosh has used.
That's it really , I gave the fan and heat sink a good blow out with Dust off , but after 18 months use they were not to badly clogged..
Please feel free to ask any questions , will gladly help if I can - which is a great deal more than Toshiba were willing to do lol. Will not be buying any of their products in future , as I do expect a modicum of support for basic things like case opening.
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