Drill 4 3mm holes in the DVD shelf and then use 4 screws (provided) to fix shelf in place. Bracket has captive nuts installed.
Bracket fixes to existing case studs.
The bracket is strong and made from 1.5mm brushed aluminium. Cutout is compatible with our front panel conversion kit.
Bracket sits vertically at the front of the case.
Bracket fits to original case studs at the bottom.
This bracket will fit all popular 280mm radiator types
We have developed two new fan/radiator brackets for the G5 – PLEASE NOTE THESE DO NOT FIT THE MAC PRO.
The G5 enclosure is great, but there was a need for a good solution for mounting front cooling. Also, many like to use all in one cooling solutions or custom water loops.
To meet this need we have developed two new solutions a bracket which takes 2 x 120 fans and a second bracket which takes 2 x 140 fans.
Contents
Our kits include 1 x fan bracket; 4 x m3 socket head screws; 4 x washers; 1 x 2mm allen key
Materials
The brackets are made from 1.5mm laser cut aluminium which is then brushed and folded.
Compatability
The 2 x 140 brackets have a 15 to 20mm spacing between adjacent centre fan screw holes and the 2×120 brackets have a spacing between adjacent centre fan screw holes of 15mm.
Fitting
The brackets fit snugly between the case floor and the underside of the DVD shelf of the G5 [ Note: they are too tall for Mac Pro use and are not suitable].
Recommended process for fitting is:
- Remove the row of nuts from the threaded rods at the front of the case (there are two rows – you should just remove the nuts from the inner row);
- With the top fixings of the bracket (4 screws and washers) removed, test fit the bracket by aligning the 6 slots at the bottom of the bracket with the threaded rods and then tilting the bracket up until it stands straight (vertical) at the front of the case;
- With the bracket now vertical mark the underside of the DVD shelf for the holes you will need to drill for the top fixings of the bracket;
- Now take the bracket back out and remove the top shelf to drill it. The washers in the kit are quite large, so it is fine to drill holes bigger than needed in case you did not quite mark the shelf correctly;
- Check the drilled holes against the bracket to see if the spacing looks right and then refit the shelf into the G5;
- Fit the fans/radiator to the bracket;
- Fit the bracket and use the top fixings supplied to hold the top in place and re-use the original nuts to hold the bottom in place.
A great bracket and made things way easier.
A few things not mentioned in the directions:
1. Install the top shelf, including match mechanism and metal retaining studs for the slider on the shelf.
2. Unscrew the lower thumb nuts on the bottom of the case where the bracket will go
3. Put in the bracket and screw the thumb screws to secure three bracket.
4. THEN mark the holes for the bracket in the upper shelf.
This ensures it sits correct and lines up.
5. Drill LARGER than the screws to give leeway.
6. Install, and screw in the bracket to verify it lines up.
7. Remove bracket, and attach radiator, and reinstall.
You may find that after mounting, it’s really hard to get your hand under the radiator for the thumb nuts of the case on the bottom. I only used the first 3 (the 2 closest to the side panel were left off). It doesn’t matter. A #6 hex wrench should help you reach the ones to tighten them. Don’t force the tubing of the radiator out of the way, as it could damage it.