Kevin, I've often wondered that myself! Why can't they just put 4 screws like everybody else? My guess would be to keep the consumer out. There doesn't seem to be an elegant, standard design for anything these days. Hidden clips, hexagonal screw heads, you almost need the service manual to crack them open. Glad you were able to figure it out and thanks for sharing. David Lessard Alexandria Electronics Alexandria, Ontario mr_fixit@xxxxxxxxxxxx -----Original Message----- From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kevin Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 5:58 PM To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [TechAssist] Re: HP P1283A 17" monitor, can't get back off. I finally got the back off using 3 screwdrivers and my fist. There were 2 plastic clips on each side. One clip got broken and there is minimal damage to the back. Why can't they just put 4 screws like everybody else? Kevin Wilks Kevin's TV & Video Repair Penticton BC Canada kevintv@xxxxxxx -----Original Message----- From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kevin Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 2:02 PM To: TECH-ASSIST Subject: [TechAssist] HP P1283A 17" monitor, can't get back off. Does anyone have experience removing the back cover of this 2002 model Hewlitt Packard computer monitor? I have removed hundreds and can't get the back off this one. TIA Kevin Wilks Kevin's TV & Video Repair Penticton BC Canada kevintv@xxxxxxx ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----- Jokes, complaints, off topics, general chat. Everything other than repair help problems can be found at this new list. No archives and posts will not be found on Google or any other engine!To remove or join, email chat-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx with remove or join as the subject. Send to the list at chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx once subscribed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----- Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----- Jokes, complaints, off topics, general chat. Everything other than repair help problems can be found at this new list. No archives and posts will not be found on Google or any other engine!To remove or join, email chat-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx with remove or join as the subject. Send to the list at chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx once subscribed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----- Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jokes, complaints, off topics, general chat. Everything other than repair help problems can be found at this new list. No archives and posts will not be found on Google or any other engine!To remove or join, email chat-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx with remove or join as the subject. Send to the list at chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx once subscribed. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/