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From: tdrga@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Todd Drga)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st.tech
Subject: Mounting ST in another case
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Date: 13 May 91 07:18:50 GMT
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Organization: Department of Drama, UT Austin (SM/LD/SD programs)
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Has anyone out there mounted their ST in a different case or housing?  I am
thinking about putting mine in a 19" rackmount (like they use for audio
effects processors, etc.) unit.  Since I have a 1040STF, I'd have to detach
the keyboard, move the disk drive to the front, and rearrange stuff 
internally.  How difficult is this project?  How dangerous?  Please note that
I don't plan on doing anything that involves sawing circuit boards in half
or even modifying the electronics at all beyond what is necessary to detach
the keyboard or attach a Mega keyboard.

I am also thinking abotu rackmounting my modem and HD (Syquest).  My vision
for this project is to have a rolling rackmount unit with the computer and
modem and HD which is sturdy enough to transport easily (i.e. unplug power,
monitor, and phone cables and then roll into the truck)

Any suggestions, names of suppliers of stuff I would need, better ways
to proceed?

Am I just a fool for thinking I can do this?

Thanks,

Todd

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