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Disassembling a computer Ok...here's the problem. I ordered all of the components for my computer (motherboard, RAM, CPU). Well, when I put the new motherboard in (the chassis comes out on that side, making installation easy), and tried to re-assemble, the RAM actually hits the metal part in the chassis where the CDR sits. So the question I have is this: Is it possible to disassemble the chassis? I mean, there is an area where you slide the CDR into, and screw it into place. Can I remove that piece somehow? Also, I can't figure out where everything plugs into. Like from the power button to the motherboard. There has to be a way to strip the chassis down further. Anybody know how? It's for an HP xe813 that I'm trying to upgrade and convert to Linux. Started By Monte on Jan 6, 2011 at 7:36:31 AM

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brian on Jan 7, 2011 at 1:11:43 AM As a rule when you buy a PC from HP, Dell or any other manufacturer the motherboards they have are designed specifically so that it is difficult to replace them because the case gets in the way. I'd recommend getting a cheap case - I got one with a 600w PSU for around 30 euro I think, and while the PSU is just a cheap one, the case was quite good. It's just less painful than fighting with a case that doesn't quite fit your motherboard.

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