GAM's HTPC - PC Front Panel Mod - Air Intake - Part 2

- Duct template, cast foam sheets, mould, fibreglass, fill & shape

Last update: February 2007

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Some procedures set out in these pages MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Proceed at your own risk.

The author cannot be held responsible or liable for any damages that could occur to you or your equipment while following the procedures presented on these pages. Also, the author gives ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY on the correctness and usability of the information provided on these pages. Please note, however, that the procedures set out on these pages have worked for the author without damages or problems, except where noted.

Please don't say I didn't warn you!

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Now I am really pissed about this little oversight. Hastily filing away another little clearance spot, I didn't realise that I had also filed the edge of the front panel. Doh! Stupid stupid little mistakes. I was in a hurry at this point and this is what happens when you're in a hurry. It should be fixed when I get around to spraying the front panel, on the agenda for another time. Extra bits removed and fits nicely. Note the four clips near each corner of the duct. These are the original clips that hold that piece of the front panel in place, still doing their job and now holding (squeezing) the duct in place too. Bonus! After the screw-ups and additional shaping, it is not quite a perfect mating between grill and duct, but it is fine for this first attempt/experiment. Wires, switches etc., need to go back in their places and the USB ports remounted. I was prepared to sacrifice the USB ports but I still managed to fit the PCB in its original location, albeit on a slight angle, and keep it mounted with only one of two mounting screws. Neato! Unfortunately you'd never know it was there. All done!!! This mod is really quite superfluous, but recall, this is my experiment in creating ducts (practical) and other moulded forms using fibreglass.

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See Also

PC Front Panel Mod - Air Intake - Part 1
PC Front Panel Mod - Air Intake - Part 2 (Duct)

Forum Discussions

Overclockers Australia (OCAU): January 2007 Modding Competition Worklogs
Overclockers Australia (OCAU): Front Panel Intake Duct Mod (built from scratch using fibreglass) – GAM's HTPC

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