Cutting front panel pcb???

[HunterSailor]

I have an old Cooler Master 690 USB 2.0 version and i want to change the front panel I/O. My plan is to cut the PCB, marked in red in the attached images. Cutting out the estata and USB 2.0 connectors and leaving the Audio and Mic connectors intact. I will use a USB 3.0 internal header to front panel extension after after the pcb and fixing it to the case.

Is it possible to cut the PCB keeping only Audio and Mic connectors intact. Will it work after i do so?

 

Thank You

[it_dont_work]

Yea that's fine, it's single layers just be careful not to crack or chip anything when cutting it

[dantayy]

Yes you can if you're careful, but it would be better to desolder it instead of cutting the PCB

[HeroXLazer]

Make sure there are no vias where your cutting

[HunterSailor]

If i desolder the contacts i'll will cutting it anyway to accommodate USB 3.0 headers but thanks. Now i can go forward with my plan.

 

[Kickflapper]

dude save your lunch money and get 15.00 and don't end with regrets

[HunterSailor]

1 minute ago, Kickflapper said:

dude save your lunch money and get 15.00 and don't end with regrets

Haha, worth a shot plus it's fun making things on your own.