Kolink Observatory HF Glass ARGB MIDI Tower Case
User Manual
1. Accessory Pack Contents
- x14 [Motherboard/SSD Screws]
- x3 [Motherboard Stand-off]
- x8 [PSU Screw]
- x4 [3.5" Drive Screw]
- x2 [Add-on Screw]
2. Panel Removal
Left Panel
Pull the tab to open the hinged glass panel and lift off the hinges.
Right Panel
Unscrew the two thumbscrews and slide off.
Front Panel
Find the bottom cut out, stabilise the chassis with one hand, and pull from the cutout with a little force until the clips release.
3. Motherboard Installation
Align your motherboard with the chassis to locate where the stand-offs should be installed. Once done, remove the motherboard and fasten stand-offs accordingly. [standoff locations indicated]
Insert your motherboard I/O plate into the cutout at the rear of the case.
Place your motherboard into the chassis, making sure the rear ports fit into the I/O plate.
Use the provided motherboard screws to attach your motherboard to the chassis.
4. Power Supply Installation
Place PSU in the bottom rear of the case, within the PSU shroud.
Align the holes and secure with screws.
Diagram shows the PSU being placed in the bottom rear of the case, within the PSU shroud, with an indicator for airflow direction.
5. Graphics Card/PCI-E Card Installation
Remove the rear PCI-E slot covers as necessary (depending on the slot size of your card).
Carefully position and slide your PCI-E card into place, then secure with the add-on card screws supplied.
Diagram shows a graphics card being inserted into a PCI-E slot and secured.
6. 2.5" SSD Installation (Rear)
Remove the bracket from the rear of the motherboard plate, attach your 2.5" drives and then screw back into place.
Diagram shows a bracket being removed from the rear of the motherboard tray, a 2.5" drive attached to it, and then being screwed back into place.
7. 2.5" SSD Installation (Rear)
Place the 2.5" HDD/SSD into/on top of the HDD bracket and screw in if required.
Diagram shows a 2.5" drive being placed on the HDD bracket.
8. 3.5" HDD Installation
Place the 3.5" HDD into/on top of the HDD bracket and screw in if required.
Diagram shows a 3.5" HDD being placed on or into the HDD bracket and secured.
9. Top Fan Installation
Remove the dust filter from the top of the case.
Align your fan(s) to the screw holes on the top of the chassis and secure with screws.
Replace your dust filter once secured.
Diagram shows fans being installed on the top of the case, with dust filter removal and replacement indicated.
10. Front/Rear Fan Installation
Align your fan to the screw holes on the chassis and secure with screws.
Diagram shows a fan being aligned with screw holes on the chassis and secured.
11. Watercooling Radiator Installation
Secure the fans to the radiator, then fasten the radiator inside the chassis by securing with screws from the outside.
Diagram shows fans attached to a radiator, which is then mounted inside the chassis.
12. I/O Panel Installation
Carefully check the labelling of each connector from the I/O panel to identify their function.
Cross reference with the motherboard manual to locate where each wire should be installed, then secure one at a time. Please ensure they are installed in the correct polarity to avoid non-function or damage.
Diagram shows I/O connectors being plugged into a motherboard header, emphasizing correct polarity.
