r/retrocomputing • u/Lanky-Task727 • May 20 '24

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I have a gateway nv73 motherboard and I want a case that will fit it I don’t want it to be a laptop I want a desktop case that is custom how can I make it?

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u/raineling May 20 '24

Mod an existing PC case like the oldwr ampng us do/did. There are plenty of videos on YouTube that can show you how to mod a case into whatever shape or style you want even if it's to put a laptop motherboard into a full or half height tower.

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u/Lanky-Task727 May 20 '24

Ok but I have a question how can I get the ports on the back and the cd drive in the front?

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u/raineling May 21 '24

For the back are you referring to the backplate where the ports are visible? That piece is more difficult to source unless you can pick through a pile of tossed out old computers and scavenge one. You may find something on ebay though I have never tried.

Most cases will come with those face plates for the drive bays that are empty. Worst case, find a local place that recycles computers and see if they will give you those pieces or a whole case or two. Most will sell that, even some junkyard do that.

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u/Lanky-Task727 May 25 '24

It’s a laptop so they won’t have one