just a quick lock mod

[Spawn-Inc]

i was checking on a website for a thermaltake amour stock and saw a ENERMAX Uber Chakra (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811124121). so a look at the price and i went out a got it, only 114.99.


i'm not sure why i decided to put a lock on the door but i did so here are the pictures.

Before
http://inlinethumb53.webshots.com/5300/2125369650100511463S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/3403/2743896380100511463S600x600Q85.jpg
i just used a junk cd rom and floppy drive to check out how the new style of tool less installtion. this is my first modern case
http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/3542/2943768970100511463S600x600Q85.jpg

Inside
http://inlinethumb09.webshots.com/2824/2389637810100511463S600x600Q85.jpg
again i used a bunch of junky drives.
http://inlinethumb58.webshots.com/2809/2790505880100511463S600x600Q85.jpg

Lock
http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/6179/2271068970100511463S600x600Q85.jpg

Drilling hole
http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/4337/2090208710100511463S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/2652/2443871460100511463S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/2560/2905116880100511463S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/4598/2420440630100511463S600x600Q85.jpg

Installed
http://inlinethumb58.webshots.com/3897/2721129530100511463S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/5165/2142290140100511463S600x600Q85.jpg

bracket so the lock would not shake around
http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/3719/2630418220100511463S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/3982/2150376120100511463S600x600Q85.jpg

AFTER!
http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/2830/2106870710100511463S600x600Q85.jpg


i'm happy with the end result and case overall. i haven't really found any problems but then again i don't have the guts of the computer to install. my next purchase will either be the asus striker, or a couple of dvd burners.

[Bucko]

Not a bad case there and the lock looks cool.

Just don't lose the key!

[Drum Thumper]

Not a bad case there and the lock looks cool.

Just don't lose the key!

I'd have to agree with Bucko, but if you do by chance lose the key...keep your dremel handy at all times!

+rep for this nice little addition.

[danthegeek]

Thats pretty cool. Have you thought about putting the side panel on hinges? Then you could unlock the door and swing it open.

+rep on the addition.

-danthegeek

[Spawn-Inc]

Thats pretty cool. Have you thought about putting the side panel on hinges? Then you could unlock the door and swing it open.

+rep on the addition.

-danthegeek

is it on hinges but isn't permanently attached.
http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/11-124-124-10.jpg
if you look in that picture you can see there is a round peice of sheet metal that it hinges on.

[Spawn-Inc]

i'm not sure if this is the best spot to ask but i will post here first and see.

i'm thinking about painting the inside of the case and want to know a few things.
how many cans of spray paint do you think it would take for 2 coats of colour paint and maybe a primer.
i would drill out the rivits then replace them once its painted but will it be as sturdy when i re rivet them??? i would think so but i just want to make sure.