Question Fractal 7 XL case+ large PSU

[nomiti]

Hey

I ordered parts that should be compatible and should be fine according measurements, but it seems like ot doesn't fit.

My part:
Case- fractal 7 XL Black
Psu - Corsair 1500i

According to the dimensions mentioned by both parties it should work. I removed all parts and screws that can be removed but no luck.
I tried to wiggle, push it in but don't want to damage the newly ordered parts.

What I tried:
Fit it through the back.
Through the front after removing the driver racks.

It looks like the divider is blocking it but then still it seems like it is to big from down to up.

Anyone else experienced this or has tips. Couldn't find any video explaining this. Thanks

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

Fit it through the back.
https://www.fractal-design.com/app/uploads/2023/08/Define-7-XL-Manual-V.3-2023-08-21.pdf
Page 14, you mount the PSU to the bracket and slide it in through the back of the case.

Might want to include images/videos of your build to help illustrate where you're getting snagged.

 

[dwd999]

Yes, it would help if you could tell us where this divider is blocking the power supply. (Sorry I threw my Define 7 case out last month so I'm working from memory.) Is this divider on the bottom of the case that the power supply would normally rest on? You could try tilting the power supply upwards to clear the divider.

 

[nomiti]

Ye so I tried putting it from the back and get it under the divider. I attached some pictures

https://imgur.com/a/oLgWl5Z

 

[nomiti]

So I don't know if the last picture the bottom should be having this angle. The brackets in the front where the fans were are blocking me from getting in straight and in line with the compartment under the divider.

I am scared to push it more down and break the rails for the fans or scratch the out of the box PSU and damage it. Making it in the end still not fit.

Rest of the case is secured with these dot bolts, which cant be removed.

The fractal says it can fit this size of PSU, but the end mount where the screws go are not aligned either. Meaning the PSU cannot be secured with screws in the end if it even goes in place.