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[Solved] Is it possible to move a non-removable hard drive cage?

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jjfish64   09-29-2009 at 04:32:38 AM

basically, I want to fit a graphics card into my case that is longer than i have enough room for. The hard drive cage is held in place by little metal pins or something, and it seems to be non-removable. is there any way i can remove it anyway?

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Fairly simply - use a drill bit slightly smaller than the head of the rivet - making sure you keep the bit centered on the head. Rivets in pc cases are made of soft metal so shouldnt take too much effort.

Only possible downside is that if you remvoe the drive cage you might compromise the cases rigidity.

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daship   09-29-2009 at 04:40:34 AM

Anything is possible. Drill out the rivets and remove it.

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jjfish64   09-29-2009 at 04:54:41 AM

well thanks. i don't know how to do that but hey, at least you answered

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mindless728   09-29-2009 at 04:59:02 AM

then look up how to, google is your friend

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ulysses35   09-29-2009 at 03:55:40 PM
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Fairly simply - use a drill bit slightly smaller than the head of the rivet - making sure you keep the bit centered on the head. Rivets in pc cases are made of soft metal so shouldnt take too much effort.

Only possible downside is that if you remvoe the drive cage you might compromise the cases rigidity.

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