Re: Some technical fact-based answers on whether to power of

the slide cover is part of your computer case, or "tower." There should be screws in the back (where most of your connections are). Remove these and you should be able to slide the slide cover off, revealing your system's componets. this cover should slide off the side. Do not bend anything. You should not experience too much resistance. If you do, check to see if you have missed a screw in the back.