There are two retaining clips located a couple of inches from each end of the top edge of the front panel. The best way to find them is to use a flathead screwdriver to wedge a small crack so you can see the retaining clips with a flashlight. Once you're certain of the exact location, you just stick the screwdriver into the clip and it will release that side of the lid. Stick something into the space to keep that one from clamping back down and then do the other one. Prop the top of the machine open and look for the two retaining screws right around the same location as the retaining clips. They are I believe 1/4" machine screws. Just take those two out and the front panel should be able to pivot forward. You need to pivot it about 30 degrees toward you then lift it off the clips at the bottom.
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There are two retaining clips located a couple of inches from each end of the top edge of the front panel. The best way to find them is to use a flathead screwdriver to wedge a small crack so you can see the retaining clips with a flashlight. Once you're certain of the exact location, you just stick the screwdriver into the clip and it will release that side of the lid. Stick something into the space to keep that one from clamping back down and then do the other one. Prop the top of the machine open and look for the two retaining screws right around the same location as the retaining clips. They are I believe 1/4" machine screws. Just take those two out and the front panel should be able to pivot forward. You need to pivot it about 30 degrees toward you then lift it off the clips at the bottom.