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How to assemble the Gecko XL case 

  • Assemble Front Plate, Back Plate, Bottom Plate and Back Plate together as shown above using 12 M3x8 screws.

  • In case of installing a glass side panel, replace Connector No. 1 and 2 as shown in the picture.

  • Glass side panel can not be used in combination with ATX PSU.

  • Install the Main Plate as shown above using 4 screws M4x10 and 4 screws M3x8.

  • If the Sub Connector rotates while tightening the M3x8 screw, hold it with your hand while tightening the screw.

  • Install 8 Stand Offs as shown above by screwing M3x8 into Stand Off. Tightening is not required.

  • Install the I/O Shield that comes with the mainboard.

  • Place the mainboard in the case. Secure with M3x6 screws. If there are holes misalignment, loosen the M3x8 screws on the back first and screw it back once the mainboard is installed.

  • If you want to install the SFX PSU on the front of the machine, install the Fan Bracket at the back by fixing it with 4 M3x8 screws.

  • Install the 92mm fan as needed, using the screws that came with the fan.

  • Insert one side of the Power Chord cable into the Fan Bracket as shown and secure the Power Chord with 2 M3x6 screws.

  • Remove the Top Plate first (7 screws). 

  • Install the SSD to the Front PSU Bracket with 2 M3x6 screws (two SSDs can be installed).

  • Attach the SFX PSU to the Front PSU Bracket with 4 6-32 screws.

  • Plug the end of the Power Plug cable firmly into the SFX PSU, and then turn on the switch on the top of the PSU.

  • Install the Front PSU Bracket to the main plate with 4 M3x8 screws.

  • Install the CPU Cooler, arrange the wires, and close the Top Plate.

  • Attach the Power Switch to the Front Plate with Lock Nut.

  • Connect the end with one dot to PWR on the motherboard and two dots to the PWR LED.

  • Attach the USB-A to the Front Plate with M3x8 screws.

  • Remove the GPU Lock on the Back Plate.

  • Remove the Bottom Plate (7 screws). If the GPU is longer than 30cm, remove the Front Plate as well, it will be easier to insert.

  • Install the GPU as shown, put the GPU Lock back in, and secure the GPU with M3x6 screws.

  • Attach the PCIe Cover back in.

  • Install the 120mm fan to the bottom plate as shown in the picture. Secure with the screws that came with the fan.

  • To install the AIO 120mm on the front, attach the AIO to the Radiator Bracket as shown in the picture. Secure with 4 6-32 screws.

  • Remove the Top Plate first (7 screws).

  • Install the SSD to the Radiator Bracket and secure it with 2 M3x6 screws.

  • Secure the Radiator Bracket to the Main Plate with 4 M3x8 screws.

  • To install an SFX or SFX-L PSU on the back of the unit, attach the SFX PSU to the SFX PSU Bracket. Secure with four 6-32 screws.

  • Attach the SFX PSU to the Back Plate as shown with 4 M3x8 screws.

  • To install the ATX PSU on the back of the system, attach the ATX PSU to the ATX PSU Bracket. Secure with four 6-32 screws.

  • Attach the ATX PSU to the Back Plate as shown, secured with 4 M3x8 screws.

  • ATX PSUs are not compatible with glass side covers.

  • If you want to install 3.5" HDD, you can install it according to the position shown in the picture by attaching the HDD Bracket (optional) to the 120mm fan mounting point.