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This is my first instructable,
It's a Zune Dock in the front of my HP desktop computer. I noticed one day that the two media drive bays each had their own USB ports at the back. Since I don't have external HP drives, I decided to make use of one. (I made the dock for my Zune 80, but it's really adaptable for anything that needs to be docked - iphones, ipods, etc)
Design Requirements:
- make no changes to the exterior of the machine (didn't want it to look like a hack job)
- make no major changes inside the machine (so I can go back to the way it was if I was going to sell the computer or the like).
Material Requirements:
- 1/16" plexiglass. I used clear, but it doesn't matter.
- USB A Female/USB B Female adapter http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=103&cp_id=10314&cs_id=1031401&p_id=365&seq=1&format=2. You might not need this exactly - see the wiring step for more info.
- adhesive felt - black
- crazy glue (3 stars for plastic)
- Zune cable (I used a cheap one direct from Hong Kong - thanks ebay!)
- a bit of heat shrink tubing (if you use the solder method).
Tool Requirements:
- Dremel (I don't see how you could make it without it.
- Straight edge (metal ruler)
- knife
- scisors
- screwdrivers, pliers
- soldering iron (there is a solderless option - see wiring section)
- heat gun (or lighter)
It's my very first instructable. I welcome any comments about photos or process.
Enjoy!
It's a Zune Dock in the front of my HP desktop computer. I noticed one day that the two media drive bays each had their own USB ports at the back. Since I don't have external HP drives, I decided to make use of one. (I made the dock for my Zune 80, but it's really adaptable for anything that needs to be docked - iphones, ipods, etc)
Design Requirements:
- make no changes to the exterior of the machine (didn't want it to look like a hack job)
- make no major changes inside the machine (so I can go back to the way it was if I was going to sell the computer or the like).
Material Requirements:
- 1/16" plexiglass. I used clear, but it doesn't matter.
- USB A Female/USB B Female adapter http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=103&cp_id=10314&cs_id=1031401&p_id=365&seq=1&format=2. You might not need this exactly - see the wiring step for more info.
- adhesive felt - black
- crazy glue (3 stars for plastic)
- Zune cable (I used a cheap one direct from Hong Kong - thanks ebay!)
- a bit of heat shrink tubing (if you use the solder method).
Tool Requirements:
- Dremel (I don't see how you could make it without it.
- Straight edge (metal ruler)
- knife
- scisors
- screwdrivers, pliers
- soldering iron (there is a solderless option - see wiring section)
- heat gun (or lighter)
It's my very first instructable. I welcome any comments about photos or process.
Enjoy!
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Signing UpStep 1Disassemble Drive Bay
Remove the pocket media drive bay from the computer
(This required opening the side and front of the computer and removing the two screws on the side of the bay. Remove the connector to the motherboard and then slide the bay out the front.)
Remove the 4 screws on top of the cage.
Remove the components of the ejection mechanism (the spring and button come off by unscrewing the shaft).
Flip the bay over and remove the spring. The plastic insert should slide out the front by pressing the plastic tabs and pulling. It requires a bit of effort.
You can leave the USB cable on, but I pulled it out to keep it out of the way.
(This required opening the side and front of the computer and removing the two screws on the side of the bay. Remove the connector to the motherboard and then slide the bay out the front.)
Remove the 4 screws on top of the cage.
Remove the components of the ejection mechanism (the spring and button come off by unscrewing the shaft).
Flip the bay over and remove the spring. The plastic insert should slide out the front by pressing the plastic tabs and pulling. It requires a bit of effort.
You can leave the USB cable on, but I pulled it out to keep it out of the way.
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May 14, 2009. 2:56 PMpshinoright
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VERY NIIIIICE! much props on this idea. about half way thru readin this i decided that this is a must-have on my newly built tower. im plannin on making it outa a floppy drive case (like I ever use those) lol good job
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