How Should i do this

[B1Gtime]

I wanted to add a side panel window to this Dell, so she can see the LEDS that im going to put in it.



http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/3040/dellscasevp7.th.jpg

Whats the best way in doing this.
plexi?

-thx

-Sorry didn't mean to post this thread in this catergory, i was reading my other one and just press new thread without thinking,srry

[intergalacticman]

first of all, i cant see whats in the picture:?
second of all, search the forums there are countless window how-to's
but for your convevience,
a good cutting tutorial- here (http://case-mods.linear1.org/case-mod-101-cutting-a-freestyle-low-profile-window/1/)
my favorite way to attach the window is to screw it in like so-----v
http://casemods.brockart.de/bluelagoon/images/left_side_dark.jpg

its not that hard trust me
all you need is a dremel, plexi, screws and a case
happy modding:up:

[B1Gtime]

-thx

wow, pretty sweet case you got there, srry for small pic, first time using imageshack

[dfigravity]

Whats up man? This is a great question, and adding a window is a great way to cut your teeth on PC modding.
First of all, I would suggest buying a window kit (includes precut lexan/plexiglass and molding) and finding yourself a nice dremel and lots of cutoff wheels :)

Here's a good place (http://www.pccasegear.com/category2_1.htm)to find window kits...

What will you need?
-Window kit
-Dremel (aka the modders right arm)
-Dremel cutoff wheels
-Super glue
-sm. flat head screwdriver

-Once you have your kit, take the piece of glass and place it where you would like to install it. Most kits come with a small washer that you use to create the cut template...place the washer against the side of the window and use a pencil to trace all the way around the edge and voila! You have a template.

-After you have your template, it is a good idea to use masking tape or painters tape to tape around the outside edge of your line...sometimes the cutoff wheels like to jump while you're cutting out the window...gotta protect that case!!!

-Now on to the cutting...start with the large cutoff wheels to take case of the straight lines...as you cut the wheels will wear away and get smaller. Save these smaller "scraps" as they are MUCH easier to work with when you attack the corners. Don't get anxious here...take your time. It's that initial pass that is the most difficult, once you have that little groove to work in, it will only take a few more passes before you're through the case.

-After you have hole cut out of the case your pre cut piece of glass should fit inside it with +/- 1/2" clearance on all sides. Now on to the totally bitchy part...the molding. :)
-I have found that two sets of hands make installing the molding much more tolerable...just follow the instructions that come with the kit.

[B1Gtime]

thx, im loooking at the window kits right now.

[intergalacticman]

no problemo
its not my computer i was using it as an example