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The Basics (continued):
The below left image shows the 5.25" drive bays, as well as one 3.5" drive bay at the bottom (which is not tool-less). In this image you can also see the heavy duty cables provided to connect the front panel USB, Firewire, and audio connections. The below right image shows the connections for these ports, as well as one more 3.5" drive bay (also not tool-less).
 
A look at the bottom of the case shows off some standard plastic feet, as well as four of the six screws you need to remove in order to get the drive cage out! So, you need to take two out from within the case, and then flip it over to remove four more in order to get the cage out. Not convenient at all.
 
The above right image provides an overview of the case with the front face removed. It has been so long since I had a case that didn't have an easy to remove face (or one that didn't have to be removed) that I actually consulted the manual to figure out how to get this one off. All you do is grab the front face at the very bottom and pull out and up. It is held on by press fit plastic knobs that lock into the steel frame. I don't like this design, as it can lead to damage if you don't pull carefully, and over time the knobs may wear out or become loose.
The images below provide a closer look at some of the features exposed by removing the front face. All of the electrical connections are solidly mounted, and you can see that the intake fan mount includes a mesh filter.
 
The next set of images show off the basics of installing the tool-less drive bay devices. First we have a look at a 5.25" drive...
 
Then a 3.5" drive...
 
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