NAS542 - Teardown video/instructions?

JockeSve

Does anyone have instruction (or video) of how to open NAS542 entirely?

(Didn't find anything on Youtube or via Google search… 😐️)

I just realized how much dust it has collected inside the chassis and thought that a proper cleaning might keep the temp down a bit at least…

Mijzelf

In the past have opened both a 326 and a 540. In both cases it's basically removing every visible screw, and splitting the housing on two seams. As far as I remember the seams on the 540 were harder than the seams on the 326. The latter could be opened with some careful prying. On the 540 I needed a table knife to pry open the clips on the inside, while the steel frame was still inside.

suisei

I've found some helpful videos that might assist you. However, I couldn't find a disassembly guide specifically for the Zyxel 540.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUH3Agn7zGs

JockeSve

Thanks @suisei!

Yes, I saw these, however I'd like to see if there are any model specific differences to be aware about when disassembling the unit.

Mijzelf

In the past have opened both a 326 and a 540. In both cases it's basically removing every visible screw, and splitting the housing on two seams. As far as I remember the seams on the 540 were harder than the seams on the 326. The latter could be opened with some careful prying. On the 540 I needed a table knife to pry open the clips on the inside, while the steel frame was still inside.

JockeSve

OK, thanks for answers!
I'm going to give it a try as the box looks like it needs a thorough cleaning… ;-)