3D Printed Computer Case : Transforming a broken laptop into a desktop PC
Swierczynska, Zofia (2019)
Swierczynska, Zofia
2019
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The objectives of this thesis included designing, manufacturing and assembling
of a PC case, optimizing the design and parameters of manufacturing, and using computer components disassembled from Lenovo Yoga 510 laptop. The aim of this thesis study was to produce a fully functional desktop PC. The design was inspired by an igloo shape and was done using SolidWorks software. The PC case consists of: igloo dome, support structure for computer components, and a readymade metal bottom plate. The manufac-turing method was additive manufacturing performed on two MakerBot Replicator
5th Generation 3D printers in Arcada University of Applied Sciences. The igloo PC case was printed in 10 pieces, the support structure for the computer components was printed in 2 parts. In total approximately 0,9 kg of white PLA filament was used,
with a total printing time of 88 h. Assembling process involved sanding off all the surface imperfections, gluing and screwing. First the igloo dome was glued, then the computer components were screwed and attached to the support structure. The support structure was then screwed to the metal bottom plate. Lastly, the igloo cover was placed on top
of the assembly. The result is a working PC, which is fully functional, it was tested
by plugging it to a computer screen and turning it on. Several design aspects could had been designed better, especially small geometry parts, as due to the limitations
of 3D printing, they did not have desired quality, although the imperfections were fixable and they did not affect the overall product.
of a PC case, optimizing the design and parameters of manufacturing, and using computer components disassembled from Lenovo Yoga 510 laptop. The aim of this thesis study was to produce a fully functional desktop PC. The design was inspired by an igloo shape and was done using SolidWorks software. The PC case consists of: igloo dome, support structure for computer components, and a readymade metal bottom plate. The manufac-turing method was additive manufacturing performed on two MakerBot Replicator
5th Generation 3D printers in Arcada University of Applied Sciences. The igloo PC case was printed in 10 pieces, the support structure for the computer components was printed in 2 parts. In total approximately 0,9 kg of white PLA filament was used,
with a total printing time of 88 h. Assembling process involved sanding off all the surface imperfections, gluing and screwing. First the igloo dome was glued, then the computer components were screwed and attached to the support structure. The support structure was then screwed to the metal bottom plate. Lastly, the igloo cover was placed on top
of the assembly. The result is a working PC, which is fully functional, it was tested
by plugging it to a computer screen and turning it on. Several design aspects could had been designed better, especially small geometry parts, as due to the limitations
of 3D printing, they did not have desired quality, although the imperfections were fixable and they did not affect the overall product.