steers Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 This seems like a minor issue, but I've noticed that the left (window) side panel of my case "sticks" a little bit when taking it off. After pressing the door release button, the frontmost part of the side panel seems to stick against the front of the case, requiring a little bit more force to get it off (so as not to bend the panel unnecessarily). My first thought was that the front panel was part of this problem's cause, but it turns out it's unrelated. Removing the front panel reveals that the panel is rubbing on the front of the case, behind the front panel. The other side panel comes off cleanly after some force is applied to the back side of the panel. Is there an easy fix I can do to solve this problem? A bit of lubricant perhaps? http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/6637/img1516s.jpg Thanks in advance :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted September 21, 2009 Corsair Employee Share Posted September 21, 2009 Some of the powder coating might be thick enough to cause it to stick in some cases. If it can't be broken in, then we can replace the side panel once they become available. Just send an email to ramguy@corsairmemory.com with "800D" in the subject line along with your shipping and contact information, and we can get a replacement panel shipped out once they are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oupavoc Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 This seems like a minor issue, but I've noticed that the left (window) side panel of my case "sticks" a little bit when taking it off. After pressing the door release button, the frontmost part of the side panel seems to stick against the front of the case, requiring a little bit more force to get it off (so as not to bend the panel unnecessarily). My first thought was that the front panel was part of this problem's cause, but it turns out it's unrelated. Removing the front panel reveals that the panel is rubbing on the front of the case, behind the front panel. The other side panel comes off cleanly after some force is applied to the back side of the panel. Is there an easy fix I can do to solve this problem? A bit of lubricant perhaps? http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/6637/img1516s.jpg Thanks in advance :biggrin: I taught I was the only one with this issue, when I google it and results with no useful hits, so I was like maybe its supposed to be like this...guess not then...so now this makes my second issue so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanMrMustard Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Hello, I just bought the 800D, and both side panels stick when I try to open them. As the original poster said, this isn't a major issue, and I can get them open by applying a little force, but it is a bit frustrating, especially considering the high price tag of the case. Does every 800D have the same issue? Or, if I take it back and exchange it for another one, is there a chance that a different 800D will not have sticking side panels? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Part of the issue is that the windowed panel twists when it is being removed. This causes it to bind a little bit. I don't think simply changing the panel is going to resolve this. During removal, you can try grasping the side panel closer to the front of the case. This should mitigate some of the twisting and therefore allow it to be removed more easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJinZ Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 This is not an "issue"... it just involves using the right type and amount of elbow grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 This is not an "issue"... it just involves using the right type and amount of elbow grease. Agreed, it's the nature of putting 2 pieces of metal together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACallander Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I found out on mine that is doing the same thing.. it's not the panel.. it's the railing that keeps the panel closed and allows it to open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmtsx Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Any fixes for this yet? I just bought this case and i am having the same problem. I push the release button and the front sticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 There is nothing to "fix". The side panel releases but it's not designed to "eject" like a cassette tape. Be sure you are firmly pressing the release button fully in before you try to remove the panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter.t Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 This is an old thread but hopefully corsair comes through and send me a new side panel. On the case I purchased, it takes a lot of force to release the side panel; more then I would like to apply considering I have to pry against the body of the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamokazi Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 This is an old thread but hopefully corsair comes through and send me a new side panel. On the case I purchased, it takes a lot of force to release the side panel; more then I would like to apply considering I have to pry against the body of the case. You are pushing the release button ALL the way in, right? Does it just stick on a few prongs or all of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSX Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 no issues with mine fitment is excellent on and off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrhasty Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 I also have the same or similar issue happening with my case. No amount of force can pry the door open from the back side, you need to push the button a few times until the front pops open slightly and pry from the front back. The windowed door sticks but the other sides does not. At first I thought it was the door itself but then I realized that both doors were exactly the same except for the window of course. Neither door sticks on the right side but they both stick on the left side. After further investigation I realize that the 3 prong latch is slightly lower than it should be on the back side of the case. This causes that rear prong to catch on the bottom of the hole and not just on the side. The button only moves the prongs back and fourth so it's not releasing the bottom and the door stays on. I haven't got around to doing this yet but I have a feeling all I will need to do to fix it is take a dremal and make the hole a little larger on the bottom side so the prong has nothing to latch onto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlysir Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 I fixed mine with a file and Rust-Oleum Textured Black spray paint. It was "hanging" on the upper corners and just needed a little fine tuning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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