PSU Modding 101 (Part 1)

Author: tantric Intro: Stock PSU's that came bundled with our cases look plain and dull compared to it's  Enermax and HEC variants which sports, with dual fans, wire sleeving's, chrome grills etc. In this guide we'll try to spice up that dull and boring look.  The victim a stock 300w PSU duh... : ( Mods and Materials The mods consist of the ff: installing a blowhole on the top cover to improve airflow, removing the metal grill on the rear blowhole, replace the stock fan with clear fans, painting the chassis and tidying up the wiring using translucent spiral wraps. Materials Needed: -Pliers -Wire Cutter -Heat Shrink Tubing -Soldering Iron -Soldering Leads -Spiral Wraps -2pcs 80mm Clear Fans -Chrome Fan Grill -Translucent Spiral Wraps -Fan Screws -Dremel, Jigsaw or Holesaw -Hand Drill & 4mm drill bit  -Sandpaper & Files -Masking Tape -Canned Spray Paint & Primer DISCLAIMER: Proper precautions should be taken when attempting your own case mod project and as with all warnings, you are responsible for your own actions. Always wear proper safety equipment when handling power tools. With that said, on with the modz. 1. Start by removing the top cover of the PSU. note** make sure to discharge the PSU before opening it up, I let it rest for 3-5 days before opening it up as with any electrical equipment it still may contain deadly electrical charges. 2. After removing the top cover we'll need to draw the template for the 80mm blowhole. I used the chrome grill as template, after drawing out the template now comes the fun part cutting 3. Time to take out the dremel...  3. Start by drilling out the four screw holes for the fan using the drill & 4mm drill bit.  4. After drilling out the screw holes. Fire up the dremel, start cutting small  incision cuts using medium setting then gradually increase speed as the cutting disc get deeper into the cut. Do not force the cutting disc into the cut, as you'll wear out the disc easily. 5. After a few more minutes of cutting, here's how it turned out.  6. Use a round edge file and sandpaper to de-burr the rough edges left by the dremel. Here's the finished blowhole with clear 80mm fan installed and chrome fan grills.  7. After a light coat of primer and two coats of Bosny Flat Black spray paint, here's the completed PSU cover and newly installed Clear Fan  Conclusion: This completes the first part of our PSU modding guide, please check back later for the second part of this guide. Happy Modding... : )