Question Antec LanBoy Air HDD Woes

[Yahawah's Favor]

Hey fellow nerds, I need the Antec LanBoy Air and HDD cage experts to show up and lend me your attention and expertise.

This historic, groundbreaking modular PC case came with the cutting-edge AirMount HDD suspension system that effectively reduced vibrations and noise from internally installed hard drives. Unfortunately, they were made with an inferior type of rubber that DISSOLVES over time. ALL mine have dissolved. 🤦🏿‍♂️

Of course the legendary, decade-old case AND AirMount HDD components have long since been discontinued by Antec and I need a solution in order to efficiently house my 5 HDDs and 3 SSDs. I'm not too worried about the SSDs as I can squeeze them in or stack them on top of each other if necessary since they have no moving parts to worry about.

Do any of you faithful LanBoy Air owners or handy hardware techs know of a workaround? I found 1 solution but it requires a certain type/style of PCI slot cover that I can't find. A 5-rack 3.5in HDD cage seems possible but I need help with making sure that the one I decide to purchase will actually fit AND be secured in the vintage case and I'm not too savvy when it comes to measuring and fitting non-propriety components. 🙄

Any and all assistance will be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you!

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

Did you look through this;
http://support.antec.com/support/so...0231-diy-alternative-air-mount-kit-for-lanboy
?

How about this;
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2349736
?

 

[Yahawah's Favor]

Thank you for your quick reply, Lutfij!! I'm not a newcomer but simply a new member and I've been here many times for answers to a myriad of questions.

I couldn't find the right parts to be able to use the 1st link that you suggested, as I mentioned earlier. But the 2nd link is quite promising provided I get a response from one of the makers on the site. I'm also very grateful to you for introducing me to the world of MakerBot Thingiverse as well.

Now I will simply wait to be contacted by a maker of the HDD bracket. I am still keeping other options open in the event that I don't get a response from a Thingiverse maker. Do you think that this kit below would suit my needs?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C4PW5H...olid=1YN2W1E3Q0GJJ&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Thank you again, friend!

 

[Yahawah's Favor]

Thank you for your quick reply, Lutfij!! I'm not a newcomer but simply a new member and I've been here many times for answers to a myriad of questions.

I couldn't find the right parts to be able to use the 1st link that you suggested, as I mentioned earlier. But the 2nd link is quite promising provided I get a response from one of the makers on the site. I'm also very grateful to you for introducing me to the world of MakerBot Thingiverse as well.

Now I will simply wait to be contacted by a maker of the HDD bracket. I am still keeping other options open in the event that I don't get a response from a Thingiverse maker. Do you think that this kit below would suit my needs?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C4PW5H...olid=1YN2W1E3Q0GJJ&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Thank you again, friend!

Well I got the kit that I gave you the link to check out. I'll be putting my computer back together in a few days.

 

[AG1983]

Hi Yaha,

Got the exact same problem as you and just wondering if you ever found a solution?

 

[Ralston18]

@AG1983

You have posted to an 8 - 9 month old thread.

Please start a new thread for yourself and provide details applicable to the problem(s) being experienced.

Include full system hardware specs and OS information.

Closing thread to further posts.