Corsair Obsidian
Series 800D
Corsair Obsidian Series 800D
High Performance Computer Chassis
Obsidian Series 800D USER MANUAL
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
in your quest to build your ultimate Dream PC!
CONTENTS OF USER MANUAL
Contents
1.0. Product Overview ....................................................................................................... 4
1.1. Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2. Parts List ........................................................................................................................................ 5
1.3. Accessories Included ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.0. Operation ................................................................................................................... 7
2.1. How to remove and re-install side panels .................................................................................... 7
2.1.1. Removing the side panel ....................................................................................................... 7
2.1.2. Re-installing the side panel ................................................................................................... 7
2.2. How to remove and re-install the front panel .............................................................................. 8
2.2.1. Removing the front panel ..................................................................................................... 8
2.2.2. Re-installing the front panel ................................................................................................. 9
2.3. How to install a hard drive into the hot-swap drive dock ............................................................ 9
2.3.1. Attaching cables to the SATA backplane ............................................................................... 9
2.3.2. Installing a SATA drive ......................................................................................................... 11
2.3.3. Reversing the front door (optional) .................................................................................... 13
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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. How to install the power supply ................................................................................................. 20
2.9. How to remove or add case fans ................................................................................................ 20
2.9.1. 140mm HDD Bay fan ........................................................................................................... 20
2.9.2. 120mm lower HDD Bay fan ................................................................................................. 22
2.9.3. Top case exhaust fans ......................................................................................................... 22
2.9.4. Rear case fan ....................................................................................................................... 22
2.9.5. Bottom intake fan ............................................................................................................... 23
2.10. How to remove the dust filter for maintenance ..................................................................... 23
2.11. How to install add-in cards ..................................................................................................... 24
2.12. How to connect the front panel connectors ........................................................................... 25
2.12.1. Audio, USB, 1394A, etc. ..................................................................................................... 25
2.12.2. Power, Reset, HDD LED, PWR LED ..................................................................................... 25
3.0. Support and Warranty Info ........................................................................................ 26
3.1. Contacting Technical Support ..................................................................................................... 26
3.2. Warranty Information ................................................................................................................ 26
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24" (H) x 24" (L) x 9" (W) - (609mm x
609mm x 229mm)
Aluminum Faceplate, Steel Structure
(x4) 3.5" SATA Hot Swappable
Up to 4x 120mm Fans (not included)
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1.0. Product Overview
1.1. Specifications
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17 – Lower HDD bay shield
18 – HDD Drive Dock Fan Shroud
3 – 3 x 120mm top fan vents
20 – HDD SATA Backplane Shield
22 – Front I/O port cover
15 – HDD Drive Dock trays
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1.2. Parts List
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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)
Lower HDD bay drive
install
Rubber Vibration Damper for
120mm fan
(color black)
SATA power connector adapter
(color black)
Nylon zip ties
(color black)
SATA data cables
(color black)
8-pin CPU power connector
extension cable
Extends CPU power
connector on PSUs
with shorter power
leads
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1.3. Accessories Included
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PULL TOWARDS YOU
THEN LIFT
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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. Re-installing the side panel
Step 1 – Slide the side panel back into the case, making sure to catch the three grooved
latches at the locations indicated above.
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Grasp here. Pull
firmly but carefully.
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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. How to remove and re-install the front panel
2.2.1. Removing the front panel
Standing in front of the case, reach under the bottom of the front panel and, using firm
pressure, pull upwards and forwards. The front panel is not held in place with any screws
or wires, but must be removed in order to access the lower drive bay or remove 5.25” bay
covers
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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.
2.3. How to install a hard drive into the hot-swap drive dock
2.3.1. Attaching cables to the SATA backplane
Step 1 – Remove the cover of the SATA backplane as shown.
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