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Commodore Amiga 3000 desktop chassis

Approximately 435 × 140 × 400 mm W×H×D desktop chassis. Proprietary A3000 board, Zorro III slots and PSU; not ATX. Full-height cards use specific case/backplane clearances.

Original local vector schematic of Commodore Amiga 3000 desktop chassis, not a product photograph or scale drawing
MODEL-SPECIFIC SCHEMATIC // NOT TO SCALE

VARIANT / ARCHIVAL CAVEAT: A3000 and A3000T differ in chassis, PSU and backplane. Preserve drive carrier, shielding, SCSI harness and revision-matched board.

Mechanical specifications and fit

Catalog identity / revisionCommodore Amiga 3000 desktop chassis
Dimensions / constructionApproximately 435 × 140 × 400 mm W×H×D desktop chassis.
Drive bays / storageTwo front 3.5-inch positions, one internal 3.5-inch bay; extra SCSI mounts vary.
Board, system and compatibilityProprietary A3000 board, Zorro III slots and PSU; not ATX. Full-height cards use specific case/backplane clearances.
Revision / service noteA3000 and A3000T differ in chassis, PSU and backplane. Preserve drive carrier, shielding, SCSI harness and revision-matched board.

Preservation and installation notes

Match the case and all internal assemblies by model suffix and board/drive revision; do not substitute visually similar generations.

  • Photograph the complete model label, assembly revision and option identifiers before opening; keep matching covers, brackets, shields, trays and fasteners together.
  • Before energizing any restored unit, check the period service procedure, insulation and PSU condition. A CRT system can retain hazardous voltage; use a qualified technician for CRT service.

Manufacturer manuals and model-specific sources

  1. Commodore Amiga 3000 desktop chassis manual and service documentationModel-specific manufacturer specification, owner/service manual or technical reference; verify exact model and revision.

Where normalized dimensions or option-specific limits are not published, the record states that limitation rather than asserting a generic fit. Verify the cited manual revision against the specimen.