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Intake: CaseLabs Chassis Parts

Session Summary

This intake covers 10 photographed CaseLabs chassis-related parts across 47 photos, including HDD storage assemblies, chassis plates, a radiator mounting plate, and a motherboard tray. This remains an intake record rather than a final identification list; the current labels reflect the best available user identifications, with official CaseLabs terminology and compatibility still subject to verification.

Intake Rules

  • Photograph before cleaning.
  • Preserve as-found condition notes.
  • Assign provisional IDs first.
  • Do not force identification if uncertain.
  • Distinguish panels from trays, cages, rails, brackets, and structural parts.
  • Use photo references even before final filenames are normalized.
  • Reconcile later against the Mercury S8 / pedestal build plan.

Provisional ID System

Use FI-CL-PART-001 through FI-CL-PART-010 for this intake. These IDs are provisional and may later be renamed or cross-referenced once each part is positively identified.

Known Starting Identifications

  • Two groups are HDD storage assemblies: one 8-drive vibration-isolated mount assembly and one 120 mm flex-bay 4-drive cage.
  • One group is identified as an STH10 EATX motherboard tray.
  • The remaining groups are distinct top, front, rear, side, radiator-mounting, and bottom filler plates.
  • Official names and chassis-family terminology still require comparison against dimensions, screw patterns, mounting interfaces, and CaseLabs documentation.

Parts Intake Table

ID Provisional Description Part Type Likely Assembly Qty Material / Finish Condition Hardware Present Photo Refs Confidence Notes
FI-CL-PART-001 8× vibration-isolated 3.5-inch HDD mount assembly HDD tray / drive mount assembly CaseLabs pedestal side-drive or pedestal storage bay assembly 1 assembly unknown unknown unknown PHOTO-001–PHOTO-005 medium Large base plate with two 4× drive-bay sections. Intended for eight vibration-isolated mechanical 3.5-inch hard drives. This is the planned big pedestal storage plate / side-panel drive bay assembly. Exact official CaseLabs name still needs verification.
FI-CL-PART-002 120 mm flex-bay 4× HDD cage with fan drive cage / flex-bay accessory 120 mm flex-bay storage cage for front pedestal mounting 1 unknown unknown Corsair static pressure fan; screws PHOTO-006–PHOTO-011 medium This is the 120 flex-bay unit with 4× drive cage mounted behind it. Candidate for front-right pedestal storage position. Includes a Corsair static pressure fan. Two visible screws on one side are stripped/threaded in place and may require drilling out.
FI-CL-PART-003 Mercury S8 / SMA top panel, ventilated both sides top panel main chassis top 1 unknown unknown unknown PHOTO-012–PHOTO-017 medium Appears to be the normal top panel for the body. Both sides are ventilated, consistent with use over drop-in radiator mounts. User referred to this as the “normal top” / “SA top of the body.” Verify exact Mercury S8/SMA terminology later.
FI-CL-PART-004 Mercury S8 / SMA front plate with dual 120 mm fan cutouts front plate main chassis front 1 unknown unknown unknown PHOTO-018–PHOTO-022 medium Front plate with two 120 mm fan cutouts, flex-bay opening, and power-switch cutout. User identified this as a Mercury SA front plate. Verify exact chassis family terminology later.
FI-CL-PART-005 Alternate Mercury S8 / SMA front plate with window opening front plate main chassis front 1 unknown unknown unknown PHOTO-023–PHOTO-026 medium Alternative front plate. Does not have the dual fan bays. Instead, the top-left area appears configured for a window insert/opening. Has the same flex-bay and power-switch configuration as FI-CL-PART-004.
FI-CL-PART-006 Rear chassis plate with motherboard I/O, PSU, 120 mm, and 140 mm openings rear plate main chassis rear 1 unknown unknown unknown PHOTO-027–PHOTO-030 medium Rear plate where motherboard I/O and expansion slots exit. Includes PSU cutout, 120 mm fan position at bottom, and 140 mm fan position at top.
FI-CL-PART-007 Side plate for full window side panel / window frame main chassis side 1 unknown unknown Window insert unknown or separate PHOTO-031–PHOTO-034 medium Side plate/frame configured for a full window panel. Window insert itself may be separate or not shown.
FI-CL-PART-008 2×360 mm drop-in radiator top plate radiator top plate / mounting plate main chassis top radiator system 1 unknown unknown unknown PHOTO-035–PHOTO-039 medium Top plate configured for two 360 mm drop-in radiator mounts. Likely part of the CaseLabs top radiator mounting system.
FI-CL-PART-009 Bottom center fill plate bottom plate / filler plate lower chassis frame / floor insert 1 unknown unknown unknown PHOTO-040–PHOTO-043 medium Bottom center fill plate that installs into a surrounding frame. Exact position and official name need verification.
FI-CL-PART-010 EATX motherboard tray from STH10 motherboard tray STH10 / EATX tray and rail system 1 unknown unknown unknown PHOTO-044–PHOTO-047 medium User identified this as the EATX motherboard tray from the STH10. Relevant to prior S8 rail/tray salvage discussion. Verify compatibility and mounting rail alignment during reconciliation.

Current Assembly Map

  • PHOTO-001–005: 8× vibration-isolated 3.5-inch HDD mount assembly / pedestal storage plate.
  • PHOTO-006–011: 120 mm flex-bay 4× HDD cage with Corsair static pressure fan; stripped screws require service.
  • PHOTO-012–017: ventilated main chassis top panel.
  • PHOTO-018–022: front plate with dual 120 mm fan openings, flex-bay opening, and power-switch cutout.
  • PHOTO-023–026: alternate front plate with window opening, flex-bay opening, and power-switch cutout.
  • PHOTO-027–030: rear plate with motherboard I/O, PSU, 120 mm, and 140 mm openings.
  • PHOTO-031–034: side plate / frame for full window.
  • PHOTO-035–039: 2×360 mm drop-in radiator top plate.
  • PHOTO-040–043: bottom center fill plate.
  • PHOTO-044–047: STH10 EATX motherboard tray.

Representative Photographs

FI-CL-PART-001: 8× HDD pedestal mount
FI-CL-PART-001 · PHOTO-003
FI-CL-PART-002: 120 mm flex-bay HDD cage
FI-CL-PART-002 · PHOTO-008
FI-CL-PART-003: ventilated top panel
FI-CL-PART-003 · PHOTO-012
FI-CL-PART-004: dual-120 front plate
FI-CL-PART-004 · PHOTO-018
FI-CL-PART-005: window front plate
FI-CL-PART-005 · PHOTO-024
FI-CL-PART-006: rear I/O and PSU plate
FI-CL-PART-006 · PHOTO-028
FI-CL-PART-007: full-window side frame
FI-CL-PART-007 · PHOTO-031
FI-CL-PART-008: dual-360 radiator top mount
FI-CL-PART-008 · PHOTO-036
FI-CL-PART-009: bottom center filler plate
FI-CL-PART-009 · PHOTO-040
FI-CL-PART-010: STH10 EATX motherboard tray
FI-CL-PART-010 · PHOTO-047

Service Notes

  • FI-CL-PART-002 has two stripped/threaded screws visible on one side.
  • These screws may require drilling out.
  • Do not attempt removal before additional close-up documentation.
  • Preserve screw condition photos before service.

Naming / Verification Needed

  • [ ] Verify official CaseLabs name for the 8× vibration-isolated HDD mount assembly.
  • [ ] Verify whether “Mercury S8,” “SMA,” or another CaseLabs subfamily name is correct for each front/top/rear plate.
  • [ ] Verify whether FI-CL-PART-003 is the standard ventilated top panel or a radiator-top outer cover.
  • [ ] Verify whether FI-CL-PART-008 is officially a drop-in radiator mount, top plate, or radiator tray.
  • [ ] Verify STH10 EATX tray compatibility with the current S8 rail setup.
  • [ ] Confirm whether the full-window side plate has its acrylic/window insert stored separately.

Photo Batch Log

Photo Ref Associated ID View Type Shows Notes
PHOTO-001–PHOTO-005 FI-CL-PART-001 overview/detail sequence 8× vibration-isolated HDD mount assembly Large pedestal storage plate with two 4× drive-bay sections.
PHOTO-006–PHOTO-011 FI-CL-PART-002 overview/detail sequence 120 mm flex-bay 4× HDD cage with fan Corsair static pressure fan; two stripped/threaded screws visible on one side.
PHOTO-012–PHOTO-017 FI-CL-PART-003 overview/detail sequence Ventilated main chassis top panel Both sides ventilated; exact S8/SMA terminology requires verification.
PHOTO-018–PHOTO-022 FI-CL-PART-004 overview/detail sequence Front plate with dual 120 mm fan openings Includes flex-bay opening and power-switch cutout.
PHOTO-023–PHOTO-026 FI-CL-PART-005 overview/detail sequence Alternate front plate with window opening Includes flex-bay opening and power-switch cutout.
PHOTO-027–PHOTO-030 FI-CL-PART-006 overview/detail sequence Rear plate with motherboard I/O, PSU, and fan openings Includes 120 mm and 140 mm fan positions.
PHOTO-031–PHOTO-034 FI-CL-PART-007 overview/detail sequence Side plate / frame for full window Window insert may be separate or not shown.
PHOTO-035–PHOTO-039 FI-CL-PART-008 overview/detail sequence 2×360 mm drop-in radiator top plate Exact official part classification requires verification.
PHOTO-040–PHOTO-043 FI-CL-PART-009 overview/detail sequence Bottom center fill plate Installs into a surrounding frame; exact position requires verification.
PHOTO-044–PHOTO-047 FI-CL-PART-010 overview/detail sequence STH10 EATX motherboard tray Compatibility and rail alignment require reconciliation.

Suggested controlled view types: overview, label/detail, corner, mounting holes, damage, hardware, edge/profile, comparison, tray detail, rail detail, screw pattern, and powder coat detail.

Condition Vocabulary

  • clean
  • dusty
  • scratched
  • chipped powder coat
  • bent
  • incomplete
  • missing fasteners
  • modified
  • drilled
  • corroded
  • unknown

Identification Checklist

  • [ ] Separate true panels from trays, cages, brackets, rails, and structural pieces.
  • [ ] Identify motherboard tray revision or compatible chassis if possible.
  • [ ] Identify HDD tray or drive cage format.
  • [ ] Determine whether each item belongs to the main S8 cube, pedestal, accessory system, or spare/salvage pile.
  • [ ] Identify windowed vs solid panels where applicable.
  • [ ] Note hinge/latch hardware where present.
  • [ ] Note screw hole patterns.
  • [ ] Note powder coat damage.
  • [ ] Note any user modifications.
  • [ ] Compare against existing build photos and CaseLabs documentation if available.
  • [ ] Mark duplicates.
  • [ ] Mark pieces needed for current build.
  • [ ] Mark pieces that may be sold, archived, or stored.

Reconciliation Notes

  • Current S8 build:
  • Pedestal:
  • Motherboard tray / rail system:
  • HDD cage / storage plan:
  • STH10/EATX rail salvage pieces:
  • Spare parts:
  • Sell/archive pile:

Open Questions

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