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Modification of the top - 16/06 -2013
UPDATE 16/06 - 2013
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Hope you're all good
Here's an update from me about how I modified the top of the case. I did some sawing to change the looks and the function of it and I even mounted another piece of mesh, just like the front panel.
Why and what I did is to be seen below, so let's go!
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Here's the case with the mesh on top for test-mounting. This is how I want it to be attached.
So I get some help from my beloved tools
I drill holes in both the mesh and in the top panel of the case
The rivets look like small cute antennas on the case, haha
Right before they are being struck into the case.
So the mesh is in place! I like having the mesh on more than one place, so I try to use it where it can be used for a function and where it looks good
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Since I've now attached the mesh I think it has to surve some kind of purpose, why would I otherwise place it there? (other from the looks, haha)
I can't nor want to use the original 2x 120mm fan mounting in the top so I'm getting rid of it. I think that stuff you don't use and doesn't fill a purpose, get rid of it!
Since I drilled out all the rivets to be able to transport the case in my suitcase the case is in a couple of pieces
However, here's the top and the rear panel.
So here I've put some tape on where and what to saw. Have you figured out yet what and why?
I was of course forced to remove the mesh I recently attached, to be able to saw. What a waste of rivets, haha
So let's get some work done!
So what I wanted to saw is now done.
The edges are still rough and not fixed. I'll fix them all later on when I grind all of the edges from the cutting. This will of course be done once I'm done with all the sawing/cutting
And here's the reason why I did the cut! I, of course, wanted to be able to mount a couple of fans in the top. I'll use a minimum of 2x 120mmm fans, perhaps larger if I can get them in
After I did the modification above I thought that the hole I did was a little too small. Sure, the space was enough for what I wanted to use it for, but I didn't think it was particulary nice that you could see the traces of the original top.
So I placed some new tape of what and where I want to cut
This time my dad got an idea of using an angle grinder instead. A new friend of mine I can tell you, it worked amazingly good.
And here's how the new hole turned out. I myself think that the hole is better this way as you don't see any trace of how it looked before. Anyway this ain't entirely done. I will even out/smooth the edges, grind them and then paint the top. It's now rough cut to show what it will look like, but there's little work left with that
Test-mounted and it looks good if you ask me! The positive thing is that I can mount fans in the top, which I will of course do
And you can barely see the hole thru the mesh, wonderful
Also that is plays along great in color and structure with the mesh I put in the front and the back. I will have some mesh on/inside the case so that a big part of the case is covered
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So that was about the top! As I mentioned it's rough cut and I will even the edges out, grind and paint the case. Even if the top won't be visible under the mesh it's a good feeling knowing that it's done in a proper and good way
I've already started on the next update so it will be out in a while
Please do not hesitate to comment or ask questions, I get happy when people respond
Thank you for reading and following!
Best Regards
Nikkop