I need some advice on case modding

[Yugi]

I have this micro atx case for my computer, everything fits except my heatsink. Ive done measurments and figure that if i take off the bar in the pciture, i can fit my heat sink in. As far as i can tell, all this does is stabilize the hard drive, does anyone know if thats correct?[see image 1]

And I don't know the best way to get it out, it's not held in by screws, i don't know what they are called but they are like screws with no head to unscrew them with[see image 2]


Image 1


Image 2


do you guys use img tags?

Im assuming you don't, here is the linky to the case pictures http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowIm...e+Panel+Window

on the picture 5th from the left, it shows the type of screw im talking about on the bottom left of the fan, the thing that isn't a regular screw, and the 7th from the left shows the bar, it's the thing supporting the hard drive cage

[Cricket]

Are you talking about the rivet? The round thing with the small hole in the middle? If you are, you have to use a drill to drill the rivet out. But you'll weaken the structural design of that case and it could fall apart.

Cricket

[Yugi]

Is it hard to put rivets back in, i just need to move it over, or could i replace that thing with something else?

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by Yugi Is it hard to put rivets back in,

Once you drill out a rivet you need to replace it with a new rivet.

Originally Posted by Yugi i just need to move it over, or could i replace that thing with something else?

You can replace a rivet with a nut and bolt of the right size.

Cricket

[Yugi]

oh good, nuts and bolts are easy, thanks

[amdalex]

You could always get a full size ATX case, I like the Cooler Master Centurion 5.

[David M]

Here is Mr. Pop Rivet guy ..its pretty easy actually and looks better than a nut and bolt.

http://www.askthebuilder.com/Pop_Rivet_Tool_Video.shtml

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ITEOO6?...AWJ3BS933EP6F&