Build a PC Part 3

Make sure to know which side to open the case from. Usually, the side that has a vent is the side to open from.

Lay the chasis on its side with the side that you want to open facing up. Take note on the back of what screws and locks that need to be removed. There are usually just two screws that secures each side.

Use a screwdriver to unscrew the screws securing the back of the door. There are usually only two screws holding the backside of the door. On some chasis, these door screws are bigger and can be removed by hand.

Pull the chasis door toward the back of the computer. About an inch or so of the door should stick out the back of the computer. Then simply pull chasis door off from the back. From here it is best to lay the chasis down on its side so you can put components into it easier.

Keep in mind of locks and tabs on the backside of the door. Make sure to unlock all locks before trying to remove the chasis door.

Take note of the screw holes located inside the chasis on the motherboard tray. These holes are called standoff holes. The motherboard is secured by using screws that go into these standoff holes.

These standoff holes should also be sticking up out of the motherboard tray. Some chasis require you to screw in standoff screws into the motherboard tray if there are just normal screw holes in it.

Keep in mind the way you set the motherboard in the chasis. Before putting the motherboard in, rotate the motherboard until the side the that has all of the video, audio, USB, and ethernet plugins faces the back of the chasis. The back of the chasis has the holes for these plugins to go into.

Connect keyboard, mouse, monitor, and whatever peripherals you need to navigate your computer.

Lay the chasis on its side with the side that you want to open facing up. Take note on the back of what screws and locks that need to be removed. There are usually just two screws that secures each side.

Use a screwdriver to unscrew the screws securing the back of the door. There are usually only two screws holding the backside of the door. On some chasis, these door screws are bigger and can be removed by hand.

These standoff holes should also be sticking up out of the motherboard tray. Some chasis require you to screw in standoff screws into the motherboard tray if there are just normal screw holes in it.

Take note of the screw holes located inside the chasis on the motherboard tray. These holes are called standoff holes. The motherboard is secured by using screws that go into these standoff holes.

Keep in mind of locks and tabs on the backside of the door. Make sure to unlock all locks before trying to remove the chasis door.

Pull the chasis door toward the back of the computer. About an inch or so of the door should stick out the back of the computer. Then simply pull chasis door off from the back. From here it is best to lay the chasis down on its side so you can put components into it easier.

Keep in mind the way you set the motherboard in the chasis. Before putting the motherboard in, rotate the motherboard until the side the that has all of the video, audio, USB, and ethernet plugins faces the back of the chasis. The back of the chasis has the holes for these plugins to go into.

When putting in the motherboard, put the plugins into the holes so they all match up properly, this should help you align the motherboard with the standoff holes much easier.

Lower the rest of the board into the chasis. Be sure to lift the motherboard a little bit before moving it in the chasis to avoid damaging the back of the motherboard.

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