Framework Mainboard 19-inch Rack Mount

Inspired by my very first server, which happened to be an old laptop, I bring to you the 19-inch rack mount adapter for the Framework Mainboard. Breathe some new life into your old board! It can also be used as a desktop case if you don't want to rack-mount it anymore.

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Acknowledgments

This rack mount is heavily inspired by the Magmabow's remix of the original Framework desktop case. I remixed his model to fit on my 19-inch rack mount adapter, and I'm providing the modified version as well so it can be used in the rack. Huge thanks to Magmabow. :)

I have also used this model from Paul Lützner as a reference for the keystone adapters. Thanks!

Parts

• 3x M5x10mm screws (For joining the rack mount parts together).
• 2x M5x25mm screws (To secure the board case to the rack mount).
• 2x M5x14mm screws (To secure the back part of the board case to the rack mount).
• 8x M3x10mm screws (To attach the back holders).
• 8x M3 heat inserts.
• 7x M5 hex nuts.
• Optional: Up to 6 keystone adapters, for USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi antenna, HDMI, you name it.

Assembly

Case

• You can follow the same assembly instructions as the original case, however, before snapping the parts together, add the 4 M5 hex nuts into the corners with external holes, like the pictures below.

• Then, add your main board, as you would do in the original case, and snap the parts together.

Rack mount

• Before assembling the parts, add the 8 M3 heat inserts to the back of both Left and Right modules.

• Then, To join the parts, insert the 3 hex nuts into the Left and Right modules.

• Then, join both parts together by sliding them into place. Be careful not to bend the joints while doing it.
• After that, add the 3 M5x10mm screws. The final result should look something like the example below.

• After that, add the two M5x25mm screws to the front, but don't screw them all the way in, this will help with alignment later.
• Slide the Framework case into the rack-mount, with the fan holes facing the front of the mount, and align it to the screws you just put into place.
• Screw the front M5x25mm all the way in.

• Get the Back_Holder_R, and screw it to the back of the rack-mount and case, using two M3x10mm and one M5x14mm.

• Get the Back_Holder_Middle and screw it to the back of the rack-mount with four M3x10mm screws. This should firmly secure the rack mount modules together.

• Screw the other front M5x25mm all the way in.

• Finally, add the last back holder, using the remaining M5x14mm and M3x10mm.

Optional - Keystone modules

• To add a keystone module, simply press it into place as you would normally do. The configuration is up to you!

Print Settings

Rafts:

Doesn't Matter.

Supports:

Yes, for:

• FW_19i_L.stl
• FW_19i_R.stl

The rest can be printed without supports.

Resolution:

0.2 or 0.24

Infill:

20% or more

Filament: 

Since the computer can get hot, I'd recommend: PETG/ABS/ASA/Nylon or similar.

The back holders can be printed in PLA/PLA+.