l-archive-entry / intake

Ventilated Main Chassis Top Panel

/ CaseLabs Mercury S8 / pedestal

Object ID

FI-CL-PART-003

Summary

This object appears to be the normal ventilated top panel for the main CaseLabs chassis body. Ventilation on both sides is consistent with placement over drop-in radiator mounts, making the panel relevant to enclosure completion and top-mounted cooling in the S8 build. Exact Mercury S8 / SMA terminology needs verification.

Photographic Record

  • PHOTO-012–PHOTO-017

FI-CL-PART-003: ventilated main chassis top panel

Representative derivative from PHOTO-012 (CASELABS_S8 - 12.HEIC).

Identification

  • Provisional name: ventilated main chassis top panel
  • Part type: top panel
  • Likely assembly: main chassis top
  • Quantity: 1
  • Confidence: medium
  • Unverified naming questions: Verify whether this is the standard ventilated top panel or a radiator-top outer cover, and whether Mercury S8, SMA, or another subfamily name applies.

Physical Description

Rectangular top panel with ventilated sections on both sides. The ventilation layout appears intended to sit above drop-in radiator mounting hardware.

Condition

Unknown.

Hardware Present

Not confirmed in the current photographic sequence.

Build Relevance

May provide the exterior top closure for the main chassis while allowing airflow through the radiator-mount area below. Fit and relationship to the dual-360 mounting plate require confirmation.

Reconciliation

  • [ ] Verify official CaseLabs part name.
  • [ ] Verify chassis compatibility.
  • [ ] Confirm orientation.
  • [ ] Confirm whether related inserts, windows, trays, screws, or rails are stored separately.
  • [ ] Decide keep / install / spare / sell / archive.

Notes

Future updates: