Ok, I got a mesh case... ???

[mummer43]

I got a new mesh case and I am trying to figure out how to mount the fans on the side. There are plastic brackets inside, but there are no holes to put the fan screws through. How the heck do I mount these fans?

I got this case: http://www.xoxide.com/v-tech-x-focus-7104h-silver.html

[mummer43]

Anyone? Are there brackets I should use?

[regans cortina]

Cant tell mate, going off the link , Optional 80mm Fan Mounting Positions:
1 x Front Panel
1 x Top Panel
1 x Rear Panel
3 x Side Panel
Front I/O: 2 x USB2.0, Audio
Expansion Slots: 7
Dimensions: 17.75” x 7.5” x 16.75 (D x W x H)


did you get fans with the case ??? cos it says optional ???

[Cricket]

Looks like the fans just snap into the brackets (at least for the one on the back).

Take some pictures of the plastic brackets.

And why did you make a new thread instead of sticking with your previous case thread?

Cricket

[mummer43]

Originally Posted by regans cortina Cant tell mate, going off the link , Optional 80mm Fan Mounting Positions: 1 x Front Panel 1 x Top Panel 1 x Rear Panel 3 x Side Panel Front I/O: 2 x USB2.0, Audio Expansion Slots: 7 Dimensions: 17.75” x 7.5” x 16.75 (D x W x H) did you get fans with the case ??? cos it says optional ???

I did get a fan with the case, but it's not mounted. My question is do I forced the large fan screws through the small mesh holes in the case? That doesn't seem likely to me.

[mummer43]

Originally Posted by Cricket Looks like the fans just snap into the brackets (at least for the one on the back). Take some pictures of the plastic brackets. And why did you make a new thread instead of sticking with your previous case thread? Cricket

I made a new thread because it was an additional problem that I thought deserved it's own seperate thread so more people could see it.

Pics coming up...

[mummer43]

Pics of the mesh side of the case. Notice that holes on the outisde are very small and cannot fit a fan screw. The hole on the brackets inside are big enough, but how do I get the screws into them?

[mummer43]

More:

[Byte 2.0]

I am guessing a very very small screw drive. Insert the screw drive though the hole in the fan on one side marry it with the screw in the middle and then put the screw though the opposite hole in the fan, then line it up with the inside mesh.

Working from inside, and this is only going to work if the screw will go all the way though the fan and thread into the holder.

That is an odd setup.

second thought, I might would consider driling a screw hole from the outside, although be careful if you do that.

[mummer43]

Originally Posted by Byte 2.0 I am guessing a very very small screw drive. Insert the screw drive though the hole in the fan on one side marry it with the screw in the middle and then put the screw though the opposite hole in the fan, then line it up with the inside mesh. Working from inside, and this is only going to work if the screw will go all the way though the fan and thread into the holder. That is an odd setup. second thought, I might would consider driling a screw hole from the outside, although be careful if you do that.

I was thinking about the small screw driver as well. I really don't want to drill the case. It's very nice and I hate to ruin the look of it. I emailed the company that made it to see if they can tell me what to do. I am thinking the small screwdriver is the way to go. I am not tackling this project until next week when I am done class, but I am getting all my ducks in a row now so it goes smoothly.

[Cricket]

Instead of using screws, see if you can use nylon zip ties instead. That way you won't have to drill more holes in the case.

Cricket

[mummer43]

Originally Posted by Cricket Instead of using screws, see if you can use nylon zip ties instead. That way you won't have to drill more holes in the case. Cricket

That's a thought, but I just can't believe the manufacturer would want you to do that. They put those plastic brackets there for a reason. Hopefully the small screwdriver will work.

[Med]

The pictures are a little fuzzy (and my eyesight is fading), but the holes in the bracket almost look threaded. Is it possible that instead of screwing through the bracket into the fan, that you screw through the fan into the bracket?

[mummer43]

Originally Posted by Med The pictures are a little fuzzy (and my eyesight is fading), but the holes in the bracket almost look threaded. Is it possible that instead of screwing through the bracket into the fan, that you screw through the fan into the bracket?

That's the conclusion I came to as well. I have to find a small screwdriver so I can try it.

[FLG]

It uses those fake plastic rivet's,

On the outer edge of the fan holder there's those fake rivets, look at the inside of the panel and push the middle of the fake rivet out (it might hurt your thumb a little, but it comes out) by middle i mean that little stub you see comming out of it, when you push it out you will be able to grab the other side of it and pull it out. Do it for all of them and and the holder will come out, just screw the fans to the holder then put it back on. To put it on put the "female" part of the rivet in the hole and push the "male" part into it.

[mummer43]

Originally Posted by FLG It uses those fake plastic rivet's, On the outer edge of the fan holder there's those fake rivets, look at the inside of the panel and push the middle of the fake rivet out (it might hurt your thumb a little, but it comes out) by middle i mean that little stub you see comming out of it, when you push it out you will be able to grab the other side of it and pull it out. Do it for all of them and and the holder will come out, just screw the fans to the holder then put it back on. To put it on put the "female" part of the rivet in the hole and push the "male" part into it.

I think I may be able to do that for the side, but the rivets on the top panel are very hard to get to.

[mummer43]

I just noticed that a couple of tha plastic rivets are broken. Do you know of any way to get parts for a case?

[FLG]

Yea they sell them, there also used for holding in fans.

http://www.frozencpu.com/scr-13.html

[mummer43]

Originally Posted by FLG Yea they sell them, there also used for holding in fans. http://www.frozencpu.com/scr-13.html

Thanks man! Just ordered some.