Fractal Design Arc Mini R2, FD-CA-ARC-MINI-R2-BL-W [5/45] Adaptable hard drive cages

Adaptable hard drive cages

All drive cages in the Arc Mini R2 can be removed in order to t bigger components or simply

to optimize airow throughout the case.

Removing or rotating the upper hard drive cage

In its original position, the upper HDD cage has been strategically placed to optimize a clean

build with excellent HDD cooling and cable management. In order to t graphics card(s) lon-

ger than 260mm you may need to remove the upper HDD cage. When the upper HDD cage

is rotated, it acts as a guide for the front fan and directs airow to the graphics card(s). To

remove or rotate the upper HDD cage, the two thumbscrews securing it must be removed.

Following rotation of the HDD cage, re-insert it in the desired position and secure the thumb-

screws in the new position or remove it completely.

Removing the lower hard drive cage

In order to t water cooling radiators to the front panel you will need to remove the lower

HDD cage to make space for it. The cage is removed by unscrewing 4 screws at the bottom

of the case.

Removing the optical drive bay

In order to install a 360mm radiator in the top panel you need to remove the optical drive bay

from the front of the case. This is secured by 8 screws, two on each side connecting to the

top panel and four in the front connected to the front metal panel. Simply unscrew the eight

screws and remove the optical drive bay from the case.