Easiest way to fit ATX motherboard in a non standard case

[verybigfurrymonster]

Hi,
I picked up an HP Z200 workstation case with a dead motherboard and I would like to reuse the case and fit a normal ATX mobo inside. However the holes do not align as HP is using some non standard mobo.

I was wondering what was the simplest way to fit the m/b. I don't have any drill. I was wondering if I could MacGyver something with some cardboard/glue/tape.
I don't mind if the setup looks ugly as long the mobo doesn't wobble and just works.

 

[Rookie_MIB]

Unless you want to fry another motherboard, that's not the way to do it. The proper way to do it (several options)

1) Buy an exact replacement Z200 motherboard. Depending on the exact model, they can be had for as little as $30.00 + shipping.

2) Replace with an ATX. Buy a drill, and a drill bit. Get computer standoff and some small nuts that fit. Drill the proper mounting holes, put the standoffs in, and back-bolt them with the screws. Put a bit of epoxy or Loc-tite to keep them tight. Remove the old standoffs. Mount the board, install parts, enjoy.

3) Find out what kind of board it is - measure it exactly then look it up - you might be surprised as there are more formats than ITX, mATX, and ATX. There's EATX, SSI-CEB, SSI-EEB....

I'm thinking - truthfully - your best option is #1. The reason why is proprietary connections and pinouts (Dell is notorious for this too). Using an identical replacement part should save you quite a bit of frustration.

 

[geofelt]

Measure the mounting locations for the motherboard.
If you can find 3 that match, that will be sufficient.
You really need to screw things down do the case does not short to the case.
Check clearances.
Here is a link to ATX motherboard standards.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATX
You may find that you need a smaller than ATX motherboard to fit.

And you may need to abandon using the rear I/O plate.

 

[Rookie_MIB]

Measure the mounting locations for the motherboard.
If you can find 3 that match, that will be sufficient.
You really need to screw things down do the case does not short to the case.
Check clearances.
Here is a link to ATX motherboard standards.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATX
You may find that you need a smaller than ATX motherboard to fit.

And you may need to abandon using the rear I/O plate.

Exactly. The last thing you want is to have something electronic shorting out against a metal case. Bad news for any remaining good parts in your system... As I mentioned though - someone posted about the Z200 motherboard having some proprietary connectors which could prove problematic for replacing anything with standard ATX part (such as power supply or motherboard)