80mm Aluminum Filter Mod

[mnpctech]

I get asked frequently how to do this mod.

This mod not only keeps dust out of your case, but makes cleaning your filters a snatch. Just remove your HD cage and go over filter face with vacuum nozzle.

Order alum mesh filters (http://www.mnpctech.com/Fanfilter.html) from mnpctech

A Dremel w/ cutting disc works best (Dremel disc #409, 420, 426)

or

mnpctech 1.5" reinforced discs (http://www.mnpctech.com/Discs.html)

BEFORE DOING ANY CUTTING, WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES!

http://www.mnpctech.com/handposition1.jpg


Where to make your cuts in 80mm filter frame.


http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/AlumFilter/Filtercuts.jpg

Notice that I didn't cut out the entire alum frame. Its loses structural rigidty if you cut all the way.

http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/AlumFilter/Filtercuts2.jpg







Lower Fan Holder

Step 1

You cut 2 notchs in filter frame to clear 2, fan tabs.

http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/AlumFilter/wb.Lowerfilterback.jpg

Step 2

Cut notch into fan frame for holder tab.

http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/AlumFilter/wb.Notch.jpg

Fan installed in fan holder
http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/AlumFilter/wb.Lowerfilterfan.jpg

Fan installed in chassis

http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/AlumFilter/wb.Lowerfilter.jpg


Upper Fan Holder

Repeat Step 1 by cutting notchs into filter frame to clear fan holder tabs.

I used 10-5/8" Pan head screws to attach filter to fan.

http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/AlumFilter/wb.HDfilterFrnt.jpg

Step 2

Use Dremel to cut out grill portions to allow Screw Heads to protrude. Doing this allows
fan holder to clip back into chassis.

http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/AlumFilter/wb.HDfilter.jpg


http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/AlumFilter/finished.wb.jpg

[Pug]

Sweet.
Bespoke pre-mods! B)

[furious trout]

http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/AlumFilter/wb.HDfilterFrnt.jpg

Just a quick thing but i reckon that grill looks pretty cool with yer logo right through the middle of it :p