I decided not to wait, and started a little bit ago. I chose the Dell Optiplex GX270 as the platform to start. Everything was easy to remove, only need remove one screw.
I found an online manual on how to remove the plastic cover from the chassis, and getting enough hands with screwdrivers inside is a bit interesting. LOL There 4 tabs per side that need depressed. I had one side loose, but while trying to get the other side, it came back down and latched back on...I decided to take a break, before I brake it.
Since it has a rounded front cover, I'll recess the stereo from the front a bit, since I want to mount it directly to the chassis in the front.
Once I get the plastic cover off, I'll be able to remove the front control board. I hope I can remove it without breaking any of the tabs...but I have a glue gun I can use if it breaks.
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Originally Posted by Can't Know
Depending on the size of the case, you may be able to gut it and cut the side or front for the deck. And if you leave the mainboard in place, you may be able to use the power button on the PC to turn it all on.
Sounds like a fun project.
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The existing power button is a soft touch switch, so I don't think it will work. I may be able to locate another switch at Radio Shack whenever I get around to going back up there. Their selection in the stores is nothing like it was when I was a kid messing around with electronic projects, making crystal radios and such.
The chassis has a switch that shuts off the power supply when the case is open. I had to remove the board to make room for the DIN size stereo going in. I'll add an additional cooling fan on the back to keep it cool, as long as it doesn't give too much feedback or static.
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