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  1. 10-24-2006, 06:56 AM #1
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    Nostalgic MC

    Hey Folks, its time for another Modding Project. Big Joe is my Nephews project and my chance to get him into modding (so far so good).

    My next project will be to convert the Leetac Nostalgic Wooden Music Center CD Player/AM/FM Stereo Radio into a PC!! This will be a gift for my Sister who hates Computers but Loves to listen to music. She has a nice Stereo but can never find her CD's cause of the kids and mess. Now she can D/L or Record her CD's and not worry about finding them.




    Here's the game plan.
    Gut everything and create a new PC/Music Center.
    I want to keep the AM/FM & CD Player workable if possible. Will have to do alot of measuring and sizing up.

    I will most likely be looking for some assistance and advice on this project so stay tuned.

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  2. 10-24-2006, 11:17 PM #2
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    Wow, looks like this will be a severe undertaking. I wish you the best of luck, you will need it.
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  3. 10-24-2006, 11:21 PM #3
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    WOOOOOOT!

    Hopefully you'll have room in there for a regular ATX, or at least mATX setup. Via Epia or a similar setup is always a last resort.
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    That should look nice when you get it all finished (assuming you do a good job, but I don't think we have too much to worry about ).

    Do you already have the player? How good of shape is it in?
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  6. 10-26-2006, 06:19 AM #5
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    Started last nite. Don't worry I took some PICS.
    The box is plenty big enough for a full ATX Mobo & Power Supply.
    The box opens up from the bottom. I removed the round thing on the top that spins around. Not sure what that is used for-- Then I cut and sanded down some of the top part the Phono was sitting on. I still have some sanding to do to the edge (Dremel can only get so much). I am also going to paint the inside since just the top 2 inches was Cherry Colored.
    The CD Player was also removed but hopefully I can drop a CD/RW Combo into its space and utilize the Brass (Plastic) Bezel. Will post the pics when I find some time..
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    Quote Originally Posted by TAZTG
    I removed the round thing on the top that spins around. Not sure what that is used for--

    You put CD's on it .
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  8. 10-27-2006, 06:25 AM #7
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    Got her completely gutted. Want to sand the inside completely smooth then stain the insides Cherry like the outside.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TAZTG
    Got her completely gutted. Want to sand the inside completely smooth then stain the insides Cherry like the outside.
    No pictures? There's only so much my imagination can do!

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  11. 10-29-2006, 06:55 PM #9
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    Here we with the Pictures.


    Got her bottom off and this is what I saw. Not to bad in there..


    Thats the top part that I need to remove. Have to gut it first.


    I know there is alot more sanding to do but man that was a pain. They glued and nailed support trim under the wood for the Phono.


    Cut the back out for the Mobo Tray


    Inside look.



    Next up is to cut out the Power Supply hole and figure out where to mount the Hard Drives. I have to pick up a CD/RW/DVD Combo and try to mount it where the original one was. Going to be tight but worse case is to mount it to the Top Lid. When you open you can see it. Another thing is the Front Panel Strand for Power/Reset etc.. Its slow going but will make a nice gift..
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    Swank...plenty of room in there.

    Know what would be hip? Get one of those speedometer-looking CPU usage guages and use it to replace the guage/clock on the front of the thing...BBQ!
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    Thats the AM/FM Tuner Dial.. I am going to leave that in cause hopefully it will still work.. If I rememebr how to put it back in..
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    Cutting hole for Power Supply this weekend and just ordered some Bulgin Switches for the Power and Reset. Figured it would be easier to install them in the wood panel plus it will look Sweet. This weekend I should get some modding done plus some shopping. Hoping to complete this before Thanksgiving..
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  15. 11-10-2006, 02:32 PM #13
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    Sorry its been awhile since the last update... The good news I am all finished, the bad news is the Tuner doesn't work cause there was some concern with the Magnets on the speakers. I removed the Speakers and replaced them with 2 80mm Fans for intake and I have a 92mm in the rear for exhast.

    Complete System includes:
    ASUS P4S533, P4 2.4GHZ (533), Corsair 1GB XMS CMX-2700C2
    e-GeForce FX5900Ultra, Maxtor 160GB ATA133, HP CD-Writer 9100,
    ANTEC 365W Power Supply, MS MultiMedia Keyboard & IntelliMouse Explorer 4.0
    HP 7550 Printer & New HP mx705 Monitor that includes speakers.

    Should make a nice XMAS gift for my Sister. I will have to explain to her that she will need to buy some software and upgrade to a nice CD/RW/DVD Combo.

    Anyhows here's the the PICS enjoy..

    Just a quick look at the rear.


    Here she is all put together.








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  16. 11-12-2006, 12:11 PM #14
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    WoW, no comments.. Anyway I packed everything up and ready she is ready for a trip to NY..
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  17. 11-12-2006, 02:01 PM #15
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    Looks great! I'm sure your sister will be very grateful.
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