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newkillergenius:

For sure-  I guess I have just become so used to doing this now it is just second nature.   :)

upprc04:

I don't have a case with a removable tray.  Is it worth trying to find one online (quick search on ebay came up with these http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_kw=motherboard%20tray&_fcid=1&_jgr=1&_localstpos=78727&_sc=1&_sop=15&_sticky=1&_stpos=78727&gbr=1) or just get the PCB feet and mount to the wood.

Is there any other places where you can get a motherboard tray cheap (don't need a case and would rather not buy a whole case to gut it if needed)?

GoingIncognito:


--- Quote from: upprc04 on September 29, 2010, 05:25:28 pm ---I don't have a case with a removable tray.  Is it worth trying to find one online (quick search on ebay came up with these http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_kw=motherboard%20tray&_fcid=1&_jgr=1&_localstpos=78727&_sc=1&_sop=15&_sticky=1&_stpos=78727&gbr=1) or just get the PCB feet and mount to the wood.

Is there any other places where you can get a motherboard tray cheap (don't need a case and would rather not buy a whole case to gut it if needed)?

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You really don't need a tray. It's a convenience item.

bkenobi:


--- Quote from: newkillergenius on September 29, 2010, 03:34:32 pm ---Printed circuit boards were designed to have holes put into them.  That is how all of the components are added to them in the first place.
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Correct, but they were designed to have holes put in certain places.  As a result, any traces in the sandwiched layers are not run where the holes will be cut.  Most sandwiched boards won't be fully populated with small traces, but that doesn't mean they aren't SOMEWHERE.  If you happen to cut one of them, you will more than likely cause irreparable damage.

If it were me, I'd wouldn't even use this as a last resort.  I would just install a case and make it work.  If the case truly doesn't fit, there's always a way to disassemble it so that the backplane can be used.

JustMichael:


--- Quote from: newkillergenius on September 29, 2010, 09:36:47 am ---
--- Quote ---(Moderator - Making a hole in your motherboard is not a good idea.  Most motherboards have multiple layers and not just the top and bottom layers that you can see.  This means there are traces inside the motherboard that you can't see.)

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This has never been a problem for me in the past, and I have done several setups...  perhaps you have had a different experience?  :dunno

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I was just stating the facts.  It is up to the person to choose what to do or not to do.  I tend not to put holes in perfectly good pc boards.


--- Quote from: newkillergenius on September 29, 2010, 03:34:32 pm ---Printed circuit boards were designed to have holes put into them.  That is how all of the components are added to them in the first place.
If you place a bright light behind the mobo all interior/exterior traces can be revealed, and safe places to make extremely small holes can be seen.

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Yes most pc boards have hole put in them.  The holes were designed to go where they are.  Some are for mounting the board to something else and some are for components.
Not all components use holes for mounting.  Surface mount components do NOT require a hole to mount them to the pc board.  They attach right to the copper pads.  As for the light, that would probably show you all the traces unless they used some much smaller than normal.

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