Installing a cold cathode..

[Joshh100]

Just wondering..
Does installing a cold Cathode light in your case require you to drill a hole in the case? If so, what is the best way to go about this? Thanks.

[n_ick2000]

well, in my experience, it can if you really want too. Most cathodes come with a rocker on/off switch. You are "supposed" to mount that somewhere on the case, but I just leave it inside. So I don't have to do any drilling.

If you want to mount the switch on the case, I think you can just go with a dremel and cut a hole. I'm not exactly sure because I have never done it though.

[Joshh100]

ok sounds good.. Only thing is how do you turn it off then? take off side of the case every time?

[ziptieboy]

Yeah, you would have to take the side every time you wanted to turn it on/off. I think the easiest way to install a switch would be to buy the correct sized bit for a drill.

Scott

[Joshh100]

I guess.. but I would be a bit scared drilling a hole in my new case..

[cwb27]

Originally posted by Joshh100
I guess.. but I would be a bit scared drilling a hole in my new case..

If you've got an extra bezel, sacrifice it and put a hole (or multiple holes) in it. Just make sure it looks good. i.e Centered :)

[exothermic]

Well, I drilled a hole in the back of my case, and the rocker switch is located there, right under my exhaust fan. if you screw up, it wouldn't be as noticeable. And I don't like have random switches on my case anyway, so I put it in the back where I don't regularly see it.