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> How To Cut Down A Xbox 360 Slim Metal Cage \ Chassis?, For a PC case mod!
finalman
post Aug 22 2012, 02:19 AM
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As the topics says i'm looking for suggestions on the best way to remove the sides of an xbox 360 slim chassis \ case so that I can use the cutdown chassis to mount the 360 slim motherboard into a PC case.

Heres a pic of what i'm talking about:

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I'd want the sides gone to get the best airflow possible and also for looks.
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post Aug 22 2012, 04:36 AM
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A dremel tool would work wonders.
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post Aug 22 2012, 05:30 AM
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Yep.. a dremel..

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post Aug 22 2012, 06:41 PM
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I would personally create a custom mount from scratch. Trying to cut that metal casing down is going to be serious work, (not that it can't be done, but it's a one-shot project). If you're brave, let the sparks fly! lol
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post Aug 22 2012, 10:06 PM
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I'd break the spot welds, flatten it, and use a jigsaw to cut it on the seams, then a grinder and file to get rid of the burrs and smooth it out.
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post Aug 24 2012, 04:17 AM
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Dremel is best, as you can see from my picture you posted that's what I used, making your own is just as easy.
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post Aug 24 2012, 05:05 AM
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QUOTE(socalbill @ Aug 22 2012, 05:06 PM) *

I'd break the spot welds, flatten it, and use a jigsaw to cut it on the seams, then a grinder and file to get rid of the burrs and smooth it out.

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post Aug 25 2012, 05:31 AM
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Dremel is best, as you can see from my picture you posted that's what I used, making your own is just as easy.


ozzylow just like to add that I saw your mod that i got the picture from on another forum while browsing the net for 360 mods and came across your mod which I thought was really cool.
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post Aug 26 2012, 05:41 AM
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I have a air powered die grinder for cutting holes in bumper reinforcements. lol.. If that don't do it nothing will.
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post Aug 28 2012, 05:25 AM
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Ive done it before, it doesnt take as long as your thinking with the big reinforced cutting wheels. Maybe 10 minutes.

If you want to do it in about 1/2 the time, use an angle grinder. Your cuts will NOT be pretty with it though!
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