SlimBOX

A project to give your computer a second life



Reuse

Reduce costs for the planet, and also for your wallet.



Save

Reduce costs for the planet, and also for your wallet.



Help the Planet

Over 50 million tons of e-waste are generated worldwide each year.



Community

A free and community-driven project where anyone can contribute with their designs.

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Desktop Computer or Media Center

As part of our mission to collaborate with the community and improve the planet, SlimBOX allows you to repurpose your old Slimbook laptop, transforming it into a practical miniPC or media center.

SlimBOX is a 3D-printed case where you can place the motherboard of your old Slimbook. It includes the necessary bays so you can keep using all of its ports and connections, just as you did when it was a laptop.

Currently, it is compatible with all ProX models (except those with dual-fan heat sinks). Staying true to our collaborative philosophy, we encourage the community to contribute to the growth of SlimBOX, improve the current model, and develop new versions compatible with other Slimbook models.

We provide access to the models so you can do it yourself. Or, if you prefer, you can buy the SlimBOX from us, and we’ll send it to you ready to use.

DIY - Do It Yourself

We provide all models in FreeCAD format, so you can print the case yourself using a 3D printer or take the files to a specialized print shop.

 

We Take Care of It

If you don’t have time or prefer to avoid complications, don’t worry. You can purchase the SlimBOX directly from us, and we’ll handle the 3D printing and ship it to your door.



Assembly Guide



1. Compatibility

This first version is compatible with the ProX series that has a single-fan cooler, not dual-fan (U series). Open your computer and check. If necessary, you can purchase an appropriate heat sink .



2. Download

Go to our GitHub and download the files. Remember, you can modify the design and re-upload it to make it useful for other users as well.



3. Adjust and Print

The files you downloaded contain the blueprints for your printer, along with additional options, for example, to add a transparent cover.



4. Attach the Parts

Glue or secure the port plate. If you chose an acrylic cover, attach the small plates that adhere to the magnets.



5. Heat

If you don’t want to screw the board to the plastic, you’ll need to secure the nuts to the plastic by heating them with a soldering iron.



6. Screw In

Screw the motherboard and heat sink to the plastic or nuts, using appropriate screws for nuts o plastic.