This document provides step-by-step instructions for building a PC in a small form factor case. It includes disassembling and reassembling the case, installing components like the motherboard and power supply, and routing cables. Images are provided to illustrate each step. Loose parts included with the case like screws and standoffs are listed. Custom cables are recommended for optimal cable management in the small space. The process involves disconnecting the front panel, removing screws, sliding out frames, mounting components, and reconnecting cables and panels.
This document provides step-by-step instructions for building a PC in a small form factor case. It includes disassembling and reassembling the case, installing components like the motherboard and power supply, and routing cables. Images are provided to illustrate each step. Loose parts included with the case like screws and standoffs are listed. Custom cables are recommended for optimal cable management in the small space. The process involves disconnecting the front panel, removing screws, sliding out frames, mounting components, and reconnecting cables and panels.
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ZSA4V2 instruction manual rough translation and additional notes
This document provides step-by-step instructions for building a PC in a small form factor case. It includes disassembling and reassembling the case, installing components like the motherboard and power supply, and routing cables. Images are provided to illustrate each step. Loose parts included with the case like screws and standoffs are listed. Custom cables are recommended for optimal cable management in the small space. The process involves disconnecting the front panel, removing screws, sliding out frames, mounting components, and reconnecting cables and panels.
This document provides step-by-step instructions for building a PC in a small form factor case. It includes disassembling and reassembling the case, installing components like the motherboard and power supply, and routing cables. Images are provided to illustrate each step. Loose parts included with the case like screws and standoffs are listed. Custom cables are recommended for optimal cable management in the small space. The process involves disconnecting the front panel, removing screws, sliding out frames, mounting components, and reconnecting cables and panels.
Note that the loose parts have been updated and this picture may no longer be accurate
(Image 10) The front panel is attached via very strong magnets, pry the front panel off through the hole with your fingers (Image 11)
Remove the two screws securing the center frame
Image (12) These two screws will be removed from the case. (Image 14)
4 screws secure the rear panel, only the 4 in the corners needs to be removed, the middle two screws secures the backplate to the center frame (Image 15) As pictured, 4 m3*6 sunken hex screws. (Image 16)
The center frame should now slide out (Image 17)
Center frame (Image 18)
Center frame (Image 19)
By default B type backplate (more GPU clearance) is installed. This section will demonstrate the backplate swapping procedure. (Image 20)
Remove the following screws: m3*6 sunken hex screws*2, m2*5 sunken hex screws, m3*5 sunken philips screws*2 B type backplate←,→A type backplate. (Image 22)
Use the T6 screwdriver to remove the power plug connector. (Image 23) ADT PCIE Riser cable, 185mm. Purchased separately from the store. (Image 24) (Image 25)
Use the m3*5 sunken hex screws and m3 washers to secure the PCIE riser cable. (See Image 10 parts 3 and 9) (Image 26) Install as pictured, note the way the cable is routed. (Image 27)
(Image 28) Connect the riser cable to the motherboard (Image 29)
Secure the motherboard with m3*6 sunken hex screws*4 + m3 washers*4. (See Image 10 part 3 and 10) (Image 30) (Image 30)
Note the PCIE riser goes through the center frame. (Image 31) PSU Installation (Image 33)
Secure the PSU with #6*10 sunken philips screws. (See Image 10 part 5) note that you may have different screws included. (Image 34) Successful installation (Image 35)
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Plug the PSU in (Image 40)
Install the motherboard IO shield if it is not integrated. (Image 41)
Secure the backplate to the center frame with m3*sunken hex screws*2. (Image 42) Custom Corsair SF or EVGA cables can be purchased separately (Image 43) (TN: Custom cables are almost mandatory for this case. While I did build in this case with the stock gold SF cables, I was not using the 2.5 bracket and I highly doubt it can fit without custom cables. If you do not want to buy the silver style cables from the store, you can find the cable lengths below and order soft cables instead)
Silver style cables recommended, the thinness makes cable management easier. (Image 44) Includes: Velcro and tweezers GPU cable: 6+2pin 30cm *2 CPU cable: 4+4pin 24cm *1 Motherboard 24pin: 17cm *1 SATA: 10cm＋4cm *1 (Image 45)
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2.5 drive/fan bracket installation. (See image 10 parts 9, 8, 6, 11 screws)
m3*5 sunken hex screws*8 secures two drives (See Image 10 part 9) (Image 48)
m3*5 sunken hex screws*4 connects the drives to the bracket (See Image 10 part 8) (Image 49) (Image 50)
If drives were not installed, installation of 90x15 fan is possible. (See Image 10 part 6 for screws) (Image 51) Alternatively, 120x20 fan is also possible (See Image 10 part 11 screws) (Image 52) (Image 53) Front panel button connector (Image 54)
Front panel connection mapping
(Image 55) To install the front USB3.0 port, you will have to remove it from the front panel first
(Image 56) Example of cable routing, note that this does not apply to all motherboards (Image 57) Completed cable setup (Image 58)
Securing the cables is very important, using velcro and zip tie to secure the cables is highly recommended. (Image 59) Align the center frame with the rails within the outer shell and carefully slide it into the case. Be very careful to avoid scratching either the top or bottom. (Image 60) Reinstall the USB3.0 front panel header, and connect the power button. You may need to remove the power button as well, or use a pair of tweezers. (Image 61) Screw in the two securing screws you took off at the very start to the center frame (Image 62)
Reinstall the 4 securing screws on the backplate
(Image 63) (See Image 10 part 10 scres) (Image 64)
secure the bracket with m3*6 sunken hex screws*4
(Image 65) Gently install the magnetic front panel, take care as magnets can shatter. (Image 66) (See Image 10 parts 3 and 7 for screws and feet) Note that you may receive an updated feet that uses a threaded rod, simply screw the rod into the feet and then screw the feet into the case (Image 67)
