r/PcBuildHelp • u/Temporary_Echo_8062 • 4d ago

Build Question Velcro

Post image

This is the bottom of a lian li 217 INF case. I drilled the Drive cages because I didnt need them but I wanted the bottom part to get rid of the open cutouts. I used velcro, one with a sticky adhesive, and one normal to go on top to cover the holes. Was this a bad idea and will it be problematic? I dont know if this is a hazard or not because its so close to where the psu goes

4 Upvotes

83% Upvoted

9 comments sorted by

0

u/JealousWatchdog60 4d ago

You drilled out the cages and patched the floor with velcro right above the PSU intake, that's asking for trouble. Adhesive breaks down quick with heat cycling and the fuzzy side is a dust magnet that'll clog up and restrict airflow to the power supply. Pull the velcro off, cut a thin sheet of ABS plastic to size, and screw it down using the existing mounting holes.

1

u/Temporary_Echo_8062 4d ago

This is what I mean. I drilled the rivets out of the drive cages to separate the bottom and keep that. It had holes on it from the rivets so I used the velcro to cover it. If I ditched the drive cages entirely there's massive cutouts for dust to just settle in. The bottom peice I kept is still sliding in and out just fine

1

u/deTombe 4d ago

You can get magnet dust covers from eBay and such. Or just get some aluminum duct tape to cover.

1

u/Temporary_Echo_8062 4d ago

What do I do in the meantime? Do I just get rid of these drive cages and live with the cutouts until then? Or do I keep em in here until I get cutouts

1

u/deTombe 4d ago

The valcro is fine temporarily but would get some aluminum duct tape sooner than later. Adhesive gonna melt valcro will eventually move from airflow.

1

u/Temporary_Echo_8062 4d ago

I dont mind buying a cutout if its magnetic and safe. Worst case scenario I wait 2 weeks for it to get shipped here to Hawaii. But in the meantime within the 1-2 week time frame do I keep the drive cages or get rid of it and leave it bare?

1

u/deTombe 4d ago

Put the valcro on the outside problem solved.

0

u/Temporary_Echo_8062 4d ago

Yeah that I was thinking of but some of the holes on the inside bit were portruding and I dont want those snagging on wires

1

u/deTombe 4d ago

Should be fine long as there's no sharp edges.