[ IDENTIFIED ENCLOSURE // COMMODORE AMIGA 2000 (A2000), DESKTOP EXPANSION SYSTEM (1987) ]
Commodore Amiga 2000 Desktop Chassis
Desktop metal enclosure, approximately 17.3 × 14.4 × 5.5 in. Full-height card access depends on the installed motherboard riser and shield arrangement.
VARIANT / ARCHIVAL CAVEAT: A2000A/B/C, Commodore and Escom board revisions differ in slots, PSU and drive supports. Verify motherboard silk-screen, metal shielding and daughterboard before sourcing parts. Preserve card-slot blanking plates.
Mechanical specifications and fit
| Catalog identity | Commodore Amiga 2000 (A2000), desktop expansion system (1987) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions and clearances | Desktop metal enclosure, approximately 17.3 × 14.4 × 5.5 in. Full-height card access depends on the installed motherboard riser and shield arrangement. |
| Drive bays / mounts | Three 5.25-inch external front bays and internal 3.5-inch hard-drive location in common A2000 layouts; drive cage and floppy type vary. |
| Board, system and compatibility | A2000 motherboard and Zorro II slots; revisions may use a daughterboard/CPU slot. Not ATX despite similar board proportions; PSU wiring and mounting are Amiga-specific. |
| Revision / identification | A2000A/B/C, Commodore and Escom board revisions differ in slots, PSU and drive supports. Verify motherboard silk-screen, metal shielding and daughterboard before sourcing parts. Preserve card-slot blanking plates. |
Preservation and installation notes
A2000A/B/C, Commodore and Escom board revisions differ in slots, PSU and drive supports. Verify motherboard silk-screen, metal shielding and daughterboard before sourcing parts. Preserve card-slot blanking plates.
A2000 motherboard and Zorro II slots; revisions may use a daughterboard/CPU slot. Not ATX despite similar board proportions; PSU wiring and mounting are Amiga-specific.
- Capture the complete model/SKU, serial/date label, board assembly and bay/backplane/riser identifiers before disassembly; keep matched screws, trays, carriers, feet and cables with the case.
- Check the cited manual's specific build option before transferring hardware. Published maximum GPU, drive, fan or radiator capacity may not be simultaneous when a removable cage or alternative riser occupies that volume.
- For rack and vintage systems, preserve the exact rails, shields, doors, brackets and model-specific safety instructions; do not infer compatibility from a familiar brand or physical connector shape.
Manufacturer manuals and archival sources
- Commodore Amiga 2000 Service Manual — Internet ArchivePrimary manufacturer or model-specific technical/manual reference used for the identification and mechanical data above.
- Amiga hardware expansion archiveSecond product manual, manufacturer resource or established technical archive; choose the exact regional SKU and revision. Original page is gone; this is the Internet Archive’s copy.
When exact dimensions depend on configuration, the text says so; verify the measured specimen before making a fit or restoration decision.