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Computer Case-Mod: Adding a Window!

Computer Case-Mod: Adding a Window!
This is a very basic and simple casemod, and yet looks pretty sweet. With the new window you can see in to a whole new world of computing........not really.
You can do this project for about $25
 
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Step 1Pre-mod

I completed this project many years ago..... I decided Id use it for my first instructable.. this job can be completed in less than 1 day and by a novice modder.
Sorry for the lack of photos..... but this is an old project
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11 comments
Mar 16, 2010. 5:54 PMCapm_Crunch says:
 another thing that looks cool for plexi glass is scratching a design or a word into the side so when the cold caths light up the glass, the scratches glow like thin line neon.
Jan 30, 2009. 9:52 PMequinox55 says:
you can also use metal rim you can find it in an automotive store, just ask for a trim that would go around the edge of the doors and the sales people should be able to help. It is a bit pricy here but gives a nice finish.
May 25, 2008. 5:41 AMelliot81 says:
that looks cool as man, really proffesional :)
May 16, 2006. 5:05 PMwisepig says:
Did you wire your cold cathode tubes to the computer's power source? If so, how did you do it?
May 4, 2008. 6:35 AMXellers says:
Cold cathode tubes require a special power inverter. When you buy one of these tubes, it should come included. Just plug a molex power connector into the inverter and plug the cold cathode tube into the inverter, and it will work.
Mar 20, 2007. 6:40 PMphoenix124 says:
Hey, way 2 go! totally nice mod. u should join a modding group i set up http://www.instructables.com/group/modthis/
happy modding
May 15, 2006. 2:35 PMJunkyard John says:
Also, your window is sealed, so that leaves only one heat vent. Any problems in overheating?
May 14, 2006. 7:11 PMScott Dallesasse says:
Not a bad idea. Could use most of the steps to add fans to air cool a hot machine.
May 14, 2006. 1:29 PMJunkyard John says:
Nice Idea. I could picture a totally clear case with a ton of sequencial lighting and the like. Sweeet!

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