Patent ID: 7661584

Claim:
A method comprising: a) mounting a top housing in supporting connection with a chest adapted for use in an automated banking machine, wherein the chest includes a chest housing defining a secure area, and wherein the chest houses at least a portion of a currency dispenser mechanism, wherein the chest housing includes first and second side walls having first and second forward portions, respectively, and wherein the chest includes a chest door movably mounted in supporting connection with the chest housing, wherein the chest door is selectively movable between a closed position, wherein the chest door closes an opening in the chest housing, and an open position; b) mounting an upper fascia to the top housing, wherein the top housing includes a front opening to an interior area, and wherein the top housing includes a forward region adjacent the front opening, and wherein the upper fascia includes a rearwardly extending portion; c) mounting a lower fascia in movable supporting connection with the chest housing, wherein the lower fascia is selectively movable between a covering position wherein the lower fascia covers the chest door when the chest door is in the closed position, and an accessible position wherein the lower fascia is disposed away from the chest door when the chest door is in the closed position; d) selectively positioning the upper fascia and the top housing relative each other wherein the front opening is selectively covered by the upper fascia, and wherein the rearwardly extending portion of the upper fascia overlays the forward region of the top housing; e) selectively positioning the lower fascia in the covering position, wherein a first side extension of the lower fascia overlays the first forward portion of the chest housing, and wherein a second side extension of the lower fascia overlays the second forward portion of the chest housing.