Primping: Sometimes in the process of installing and removing drives and expansion cards, openings are left in the computer case. For example, if you remove an installed CD-ROM drive, you will be left with a gaping hole in the 5.25 inch bay where it was mounted. Most cases come with replacement covers which snap into place to cover up those holes. VIDEOS: 5.25 inch face plate (CD-ROM and DVD bay cover), 3.5 inch face plate (floppy bay cover) If you remove an installed expansion card, you will be left with a hole in the back of the case where it was mounted. Most cases come with replacement covers which screw into place to cover up those holes. VIDEO: Case back panel metal strip Some PC makers tie down all of the loose cables and cords inside a PC. This can be helpful in that it prevents IDE, floppy, and power cables from stopping the CPU from spinning, with can be detrimental to the computer. VIDEO: Cable wraps and primping |