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Rear I/O and PSU Plate

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Object ID

FI-CL-PART-006

Summary

This object is identified as the main-chassis rear plate through which the motherboard I/O and expansion slots exit. Its PSU cutout and separate 120 mm and 140 mm fan positions make it a structural interface for the core hardware and cooling layout of the S8 build.

Photographic Record

  • PHOTO-027–PHOTO-030

FI-CL-PART-006: rear I/O and PSU plate

Representative derivative from PHOTO-028 (CASELABS_S8 - 28.HEIC).

Identification

  • Provisional name: rear I/O and PSU plate
  • Part type: rear plate
  • Likely assembly: main chassis rear
  • Quantity: 1
  • Confidence: high
  • Unverified naming questions: Verify the official CaseLabs part name and precise compatible chassis revision.

Physical Description

Rear chassis plate with openings for motherboard I/O and expansion slots, a PSU cutout, a 120 mm fan position at the bottom, and a 140 mm fan position at the top. Perimeter and component mounting holes are visible.

Condition

Unknown.

Hardware Present

Not confirmed in the current photographic sequence.

Build Relevance

Required to establish the motherboard, expansion-card, power-supply, and rear cooling interfaces for the main chassis. Compatibility with the selected tray and frame revision must be confirmed.

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.

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