Oh yeah it fits perfect I was referring to the lack of a hinge thats all
Oh yeah it fits perfect I was referring to the lack of a hinge thats all
So I finally decided what I am going to do with the front, or at least the part on the bottom.
It's a large heatsink, this one with the edges and such still intact. I had to cut it down, it was a bit too wide. This left it asymmetrical. Dammit. Oh well, I will just cut off one fin, and maybe glue it back on in the center.
I cut the plastic so that it runs down into the fins. I will use JB Weld and bondo to make a smooth transition, and hopefully get it to look like one solid piece.
Nah, I'll just leave the middle like it is. I like that body line, and I think I want to keep it.
At the same time, I am having issues with the left side panel. I had it all together once, but then I found two things wrong with it, so I broke it apart and am redo-ing it, step by step. Here is an ugly picture showing the progress on that.
I am also notching out a space for the front audio header. I cut out the plastic surround from the factory location.
Yeah I screwed up. It got rubbed by the collet on the dremel. I'll have to sand that out.
Here is progress on that notch.
But my last cut off wheel broke, so I'll have to get more later. Happy 4th, for those it applies to!
I like what you have done to the bottom of the front panel, very different idea but it works. If you are going to be using the stock "alu" panels for the front and are intending to cut them be careful cos they are actually plastic and are pretty brittle.
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Mine doesnt have the fake aluminum, its the shiny black plastic. I have some very special plans for those
BTW thanks for the tip and the feedback!
Yeah must be the same stuff as mine but with a different coating, no worries mate .
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OK, a quick update today, not too much to report.
Got the front header area cut away.
Let me tell you friends, that was the exact opposite of fun. No room to move a file, no room for any dremel attachments... Ugh
Still needs some finish filing though...
Next I need to cut down the fins a little bit so the plastic cover will fit and be flush with
the front of the fins.
Thats all for now, gotta go to work!
That computer sure looks like a beast keep up the great work!
OK, another small update. Just been working on this front header more. Got more of the filing done.
Sits down in there nice now.
I am going to cut down the pcb a little so it doesn't hang over,
Been really busy, so haven't had time to do much.
This weekend I will drill a couple holes for wires and start filling in the gaps.
looking good man. Keep up the good work. + Rep
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