Installing CD ROM

[steeLh]

Ok, So I bought this This CD ROM Drive, and Im a little confused on how to install it since it didnt come with any screws or anything.

Im pretty sure I use some of the screws my case came with but which ones?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Usually I've had screws come with my case rather than the motherboard.

Do you have a bunch of screws? Try different sizes until you find some that fit right (you shouldn't have to force them)

 

[steeLh]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Usually I've had screws come with my case rather than the motherboard.

Do you have a bunch of screws? Try different sizes until you find some that fit right (you shouldn't have to force them)

Oh sorry, thats what I ment, I got a bag of screws with the case.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: steeLh

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Usually I've had screws come with my case rather than the motherboard.

Do you have a bunch of screws? Try different sizes until you find some that fit right (you shouldn't have to force them)

Oh sorry, thats what I ment, I got a bag of screws with the case.

There should be some that are the right size in there. Test out a few and find out which ones are right

 

[steeLh]

Heres my case, Im not sure which Drive bay Im supposed to install it into.

In this picture The 2 lower drive bays have peices of steel that look like there supposed to come off like im ment to install there.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

You can install it anywhere you want. I haven't used a case with those front plates built in. As long as the buttons match up, it would seem like using one of the top two would be the best looking solution. Probably the top one would make most sense.

Is this your first computer build then? If you haven't already, check out mechbgon's guide.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: steeLh
Heres my case, Im not sure which Drive bay Im supposed to install it into.

In this picture The 2 lower drive bays have peices of steel that look like there supposed to come off like im ment to install there.

Yeah, those should twist off with a little effort, but to have a cleaner look it seems like you would want to use one of the upper drivebays.

 

[steeLh]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Is this your first computer build then? If you haven't already, check out mechbgon's guide.

Yea, Its my first time building a computer, Im using that guide too. 😀

Im going to attempt to put it in now.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: steeLh

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Is this your first computer build then? If you haven't already, check out mechbgon's guide.

Yea, Its my first time building a computer, Im using that guide too. 😀

Im going to attempt to put it in now.

Watch out on the metal, stuff might have sharp edges.