Corsair Obsidian Series 800D User Manual

Corsair Obsidian Series 800D User Manual

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Corsair Obsidian
Series 800D
User Manual
Corsair Obsidian Series 800D
High Performance Computer Chassis

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  • Page 1 Corsair Obsidian Series 800D User Manual Corsair Obsidian Series 800D High Performance Computer Chassis...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Obsidian Series 800D Congratulations on the purchase of your new Corsair Obsidian Series 800D high-performance PC chassis. The Obsidian 800D has been designed to offer high-end features and performance, such as an innovative cooling design and support for liquid cooling systems. We hope it serves you well...
  • Page 3 Obsidian Series 800D 2.4. How to install a hard drive into the lower 3.5” drive bays ... 14 2.5. How to use the CPU heatsink backplate door ... 16 2.6. How to install an optical drive ... 17 2.7. How to install the motherboard ... 18 2.8.
  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Obsidian Series 800D 1.0. Product Overview 1.1. Specifications Dimensions Material Color Model Drive Bays Cooling Expansion Slots Motherboard Front I/O Power Supply 24" (H) x 24" (L) x 9" (W) - (609mm x 609mm x 229mm) Aluminum Faceplate, Steel Structure Black 800D (x5) 5.25"...
  • Page 5: Parts List

    Obsidian Series 800D 1.2. Parts List 1 – Side Panels 2 – 140mm rear fan 3 – 3 x 120mm top fan vents 4 – CPU backplate cover 5 – Small rubber grommet 6 – Large rubber grommet 7 – PSU bay shield 8 –...
  • Page 6: Accessories Included

    Obsidian Series 800D 1.3. Accessories Included Image Part Name Copper Stand Off (color black) Hard Drive and Motherboard Screws (color black) Case Fan Screws (color black) Lower Hard Drive Bay Fan Screws (color black) Drive Rails (color black) Rubber Vibration Damper for 120mm fan (color black) SATA power connector adapter...
  • Page 7: Operation

    Obsidian Series 800D 2.0. Operation 2.1. How to remove and re-install side panels 2.1.1. Removing the side panel Press and hold the release button on the rear of the case for the corresponding side panel. Gently pull the side panel away from case and then lift vertically to remove the panel. 2.1.2.
  • Page 8: How To Remove And Re-Install The Front Panel

    Obsidian Series 800D Step 2 - Once the panel is securely latched to the bottom of the case, tilt the side panel back up into the case while holding the corresponding release button. When the side panel is flush, release the button and the side panel will lock into place. 2.2.
  • Page 9: Re-Installing The Front Panel

    Obsidian Series 800D 2.2.2. Re-installing the front panel Once you are ready to re-install the front panel, line up the mounting pegs with the holes, as indicated in the above image. Press the front panel firmly on the locations indicated until it latches.
  • Page 10 Obsidian Series 800D USER MANUAL Step 2 – Connect the included power cable to the SATA backplane. Step 3 – Connect the included SATA data cables to the SATA backplane.
  • Page 11: Installing A Sata Drive

    Obsidian Series 800D USER MANUAL Step 4 – Re-attach cover. 2.3.2. Installing a SATA drive Step 1 – Open the door Gently press on the side of the front door and it will pop open.
  • Page 12 Obsidian Series 800D USER MANUAL Step 2 – Remove the drive carrier Press the release switch and pull the drive carrier out of the drive bay using the pull tab. Step 3 – Install the SATA hard drive into the drive carrier Use the four provided screws (two per side).
  • Page 13: Reversing The Front Door (Optional)

    Obsidian Series 800D USER MANUAL Step 4 – Re-install the drive carrier into the drive bay. Gently slide the drive carrier back into the drive bay, leaving the pull handle open. Once the carrier is secure in the bay, close the handle until it latches shut. 2.3.3.
  • Page 14: How To Install A Hard Drive Into The Lower 3.5" Drive Bays

    Obsidian Series 800D USER MANUAL Step 2 – Relocate the door as seen here, holding both latches until lined up with the appropriate holes. 2.4. How to install a hard drive into the lower 3.5” drive bays Step 1 - With the front panel of the case removed (see 2.2.1), simultaneously press the top and bottom tabs of the lower hard drive bay cover plate.
  • Page 15 Obsidian Series 800D USER MANUAL Step 2 - Use the included drive rails, one per side, as pictured above. Step 3 - Once the drive rails are installed on the drive, slide it into the bay until it clicks in place and is secure.
  • Page 16: How To Use The Cpu Heatsink Backplate Door

    Obsidian Series 800D USER MANUAL 2.5. How to use the CPU heatsink backplate door Step 1 – Gently press on the tab and pull the CPU heatsink backplate door downwards. Step 2 – Once you have successfully installed your heatsink, simply lift the door up and press until it latches shut.
  • Page 17: How To Install An Optical Drive

    Obsidian Series 800D USER MANUAL 2.6. How to install an optical drive Step 1 – Remove the front panel from the case (see 2.2.1). Step 2 – Decide which bay you will use and remove the corresponding front drive bay cover from the front panel.
  • Page 18: How To Install The Motherboard

    Obsidian Series 800D USER MANUAL Step 4 – When the screw hole lines up as shown below, push the latch forward until it locks, then re-install the case front panel as in 2.2.2. 2.7. How to install the motherboard Step 1 – Determine what type of motherboard you have and install the black colored copper standoffs appropriately.
  • Page 19 Obsidian Series 800D USER MANUAL Step 2 – Place the I/O plate in the rear of the case. (This is provided by the motherboard manufacturer). Step 3 – Line up the motherboard with the I/O shield and the mounting holes, and use the screws provided to secure the motherboard into the case.
  • Page 20: How To Install The Power Supply

    Obsidian Series 800D 2.8. How to install the power supply Place the power supply in the bottom power supply bay and install the screws as shown. 2.9. How to remove or add case fans 2.9.1. 140mm HDD Bay fan Step 1 - Remove the plastic cover from the side of the hot-swap drive bay. USER MANUAL...
  • Page 21 Obsidian Series 800D USER MANUAL Step 2 - You now have access to the four screws that hold the 140mm fan in place. Remove these screws to remove or replace this fan. Step 3 – Replace the hot-swap drive bay fan cover.
  • Page 22: 120Mm Lower Hdd Bay Fan

    Obsidian Series 800D 2.9.2. 120mm lower HDD Bay fan See instructions above for 140mm fan installation for hot-swap drive bay. Use the included screws and rubber fan grommet to install a 120mm fan in the space provided (see below). 2.9.3. Top case exhaust fans Use the provided case fan screws to screw the fans into the top of the case.
  • Page 23: Bottom Intake Fan

    Obsidian Series 800D 2.9.5. Bottom intake fan 2.10. How to remove the dust filter for maintenance Remove the dust filter – pull the tab from the bottom rear of the case to remove dust filter. Clean using a clean, damp cloth or canned air. Once the filter is dry, replace it by sliding it back in between the rails.
  • Page 24: How To Install Add-In Cards

    Obsidian Series 800D USER MANUAL 2.11. How to install add-in cards Step 1 – Remove the corresponding thumbscrew from the slot cover. Step 2 – Remove the slot bracket cover. Step 3 – Install the card, and secure with thumbscrew from step 2.
  • Page 25: How To Connect The Front Panel Connectors

    Obsidian Series 800D 2.12. How to connect the front panel connectors 2.12.1. Audio, USB, 1394A, etc. Connectors are indicated with the pin-outs as shown. 2.12.2. Power, Reset, HDD LED, PWR LED Pin 1 is indicated by a small arrow on the connector. For more information, see your motherboard manual.
  • Page 26: Support And Warranty Info

    (V) any and all warranty stickers have not been removed or tampered with. Corsair Memory’s warranty on the Product is to the first end user or consumer only, in accordance with the Corsair Memory’s Limited Warranty. All warranties, express or...
  • Page 27 Product sold under these terms with respect to which losses or damages are claimed. In no event will Corsair Memory be liable for any loss of use, loss of time, inconvenience, commercial loss, lost profits or savings or other indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages to the full extent that may be disclaimed by law.

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