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What's new?
Version 1.0 – The Top Deck Tech Stations are all new! This model brings the motherboard to the top bench for easiest access.
The PC Tech Station (PATENT PENDING) is an open air computer hardware test bench allowing for easy access
to all PC components. It has solid, non-conductive construction, and lots of great features. The station meets the need
for ease-of-access while maintaining order, aesthetics, and most importantly protection of PC hardware. This is a perfect solution
for anyone who frequently tests hardware, or builds computer systems. We use several in our own retail store for tech work.
The Tech Station Package Includes:
- Two tier work bench
- PCIe/AGP/PCI/ISA card brace with thumb screws
- HDD Rails for storage/cooling for two hard drives
- Secure rubberized motherboard standoff system
- 120mm fan and finger guard
- Neoprene mat for non-slip/non-conductive top bench surface.
- Assembly & usage details
- ATX Control Kit: consisting of Mini on/off & reset switches,Power & HDD LED's, and a System speaker.
The PC Hardware shown in the images on this page DOES NOT come with the Tech Station.
A good home for your hardware: Based on ATX form factor motherboard specifications. It has a surface area
of 14x9.5” on each bench which keeps the footprint small yet will support hardware for a complete computer system!
The motherboard is perfectly secure on the upper shelf with a high friction rubberized standoff system that
supports the motherboard 1/4" off the bench surface (accommodates CPU cooler back plates and increases air
circulation). Nylon guide posts position the motherboard perfectly on the Tech Station. AGP/PCI cards are
securely locked in place with thumbscrews so the motherboard is safe yet available for hands-on work and is
easily removed.
Bottom shelf, load it up: The lower shelf is for stacking the drives and power supply. Includes
a neoprene mat to make the entire shelf a non-slip and non-conductive work surface. There is plenty
of real estate here to hold optical, extra hard disks and floppy drives.
Hard Drive Storage/Cooling Rail System: Two standard 3.5" hard drives can be easily inserted, protected and cooled
via rails suspended under the top shelf. The far end of the HDD Rails open to catch air from the 120mm cooling
fan assembly. Slide the HDD's in/out on smooth non-conductive acrylic rails.
No loose AGP/PCI add-in cards! The AGP/PCI support brace solves the problem of loose motherboard add-in cards
which can come lose and damage circuitry. It offers universal support for all add-in cards - blocking no cables
or connections, and has some lateral flexibility to make adding/removing cards easy. Nylon thumb screws twist
into the top of the brace and are positioned at ATX form factor spec locations so the AGP card and six PCI
cards can be locked in place. The support brace can also be removed, flipped over and turned to support
BTX form factor.
Power the PC On/Off and monitor HDD activity: Plugging directly onto the motherboard, The ATX Control
Kit takes the place of the computer case power and reset switches, power and hard disk drive activity
lights, and system warning speaker so that PC hardware can operate totally independent of a standard computer case.
Non-conductive materials: The Tech Station is made of non-electrically conductive, scratch-resistant,
high grade polymers. Metal screws and brackets are not exposed in sensitive areas, and the motherboard
rests on a protective 1/8" of anti-static foam! The test bench sits on non-slip thermoplastic rubber feet.
Keep things cool: A 120mm 12v DC fan positioned on the left side so air is forced over heat sensitive components,
and Hard Disk Drive(s) mounted under the top shelf.
Lots of room to work: The height between shelves is 7” offering adequate room for hands
to reach in and change components on the motherboard without having to remove the motherboard completely
from the test bench.
Now you can easily configure your hardware exactly how you want it before installing it in your permanent case!
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