Corsair Carbide series User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
CARBIDE
SERIES®
SMALL FORM FACTOR PC CASE

Air240
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Case SpecificationsTable of Contents
Meet the Carbide Series Air 240 – an extraordinary
small form factor PC case for Mini-ITX and
MicroATX computers. The eye-catching cube
design – complete with a full side window –
hosts an internal layout optimized for maximum
airflow or advanced watercooling configurations
(including a 240mm radiator or two). Don’t let
the compact size fool you – this little one handles
full size components while still oering roomy
installation space.
Length:......................................................................................................mm
Width: .......................................................................................................mm
Height: ......................................................................................................mm
Weight: .........................................................................................................kg
Maximum GPU length:
NoFrontFans .......................................................................................mm
WithFrontFans.................................................................................... mm
Maximum CPU cooler height: .........................................................mm
Maximum PSU length:........................................................................mm
Congratulations:....................................................................................................................................................
Removing the side panels:................................................................................................................................
Installing the motherboard:..............................................................................................................................
Installing the PSU:.................................................................................................................................................
Installing SSDs:.......................................................................................................................................................
Installing HDDs:...................................................................................................................................................... 
Installing PCI-E/GPU:.......................................................................................................................................... 
Installing Front Fans:........................................................................................................................................... 
Rotating the Corsair Logo/Case Orientation:..........................................................................................
Installing Top Fans:.............................................................................................................................................
Feet Installation and Case Orientation:.....................................................................................................
397mm
320mm
260mm
Congratulations!
CARBIDE SERIES®
SMALL FORM FACTOR PC CASE

Air240
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Case FeaturesAccessory Kit Contents
Windowed Side Panel
Mesh Side Panel
Front Fascia
Top Panel
Bottom Panel
x2 120mm Fans
120mm Fan
HDD Cover
x3 SSD Trays
SSD Drive Cage
3.5"HDD and SSD Trays
3.5"Drive Cage
Magnetic Dust Filter
I/O Panel with x2 USB 3.0/
Mic/Headphone port
A
B
C
D
E
F M
G N
H
I
J
K
L
ax6
Black Cable ties
gx1
Motherboard
standos
hx4
Air 240 rubber feet
ex16
Short fan screws
dx4
SSD pan head
screws
fx4
Long fan screws
b
MBD/HDD screws
x16 cx16
SSD/ODD screws

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3. Installing the PSU1. Removing the Side Panels
SPEC-01
It’s time to build a computer,
but don’t worry, we’ve done
everything we can to make
this stress-free. To begin,
easily access the inside of the
case by removing the rear
thumbscrews and pulling out
the side panel(s).
On the other side of the case,
install the PSU under the drive
bays and ensure the fan faces
outward. Fasten screws to the
rear of the PSU to secure its
place in the case.
2. Installing the Motherboard
Insert the motherboard’s I/O
shield backplate into the case.
Before lowering the
motherboard into the case,
the motherboard mount holes
and the case’s hex-shaped
standos (spacers) must align
accordingly. The stand-os
are pre-mounted inside. You
can twist and remove them if
needed.
Anchor down the
motherboard with the
included motherboard screws.
AIR240 STEP1
AIR240 STEP2
AIR240 STEP3

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SPEC-01
6. Installing PCI-E/GPU4. Installing SSDs
5. Installing HDDs
To install a SSD, first remove
the two top rear thumbscrews
and slide the cover o. Push
the tab down to release and
lift the cage, then insert your
SSD into one of the available
slots. The drive locks in once
fully inserted into the cage.
Reinsert the cage. Keep the
case top o if you later plan
to install fans here.
Remove the top left fan grill
and access the rear 3.5" HDD
tray enclosure. Insert your
HDD (or 2.5" SSD) into one of
the open slots. Align the drive
cage tray pins with the HDD
mounting holes and click each
pin into place. Insert the HDD
tray enclosure back into the
case.
Unlatch the expansion slot
protector at the rear of the
case, slide out one (or more)
of the slot covers, and install
a PCI-E/PCI card. Close - and
optionally, apply a screw to
secure - the rear protective
latch.
AIR240 STEP6
AIR240 STEP5
AIR240 STEP6 (circle)
AIR240 STEP6

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To install forward-facing fans,
first remove the front panel.
To do so, apply pressure to
each side of the panel -- about
an inch below the top, then
repeat the same step an
inch above the bottom – and
slightly pull outwards. If the
front panel doesn’t remove
easily after this process, it’s
still connected to the rest of
the case; forcing the front
panel free may cause damage.
Insert fans and secure each fan
with screws fastened through
the front of the case. Align
front panel and push it back
into the case.
To install top fans, remove
the top rear thumbscrews
and slide the panel o. Insert
fans and secure each fan with
screws fastened through the
top of the case. Slide the panel
back on and refasten the rear
top thumbscrews.
8. Rotating the Corsair Logo/ Case Orientation
7. Installing Front Fans
10. Feet Installation and Case Orientation
9. Installing Top Fans
For enhanced stability, peel
o the protective tape from
the rubber feet and firmly ax
each one to the bottom case
corners. The location can vary
depending on how the case is
positioned.
You can remove and rotate
the magnetic Corsair logo to
match the position of the case.
AIR240 STEP7
AIR240 STEP8
AIR240 STEP8
AIR240 STEP9

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Frequently Asked Questions
Air240
11. Installing the Front I/O Connectors
10. Installing the Front I/O Connectors
After locating your 3 or 4 pin fan headers on
your motherboard (see your motherboard’s
manual for fan header locations), plug in the
included fan cable.
See your motherboard’s
manual for front panel header
locations and pin-outs.
1. Does the polarity matter with the I/O panel’s power and reset
header?
No, only the LED headers.
USB 3.0
HD AUDIO RESET SW POWER LED +
POWER LED –POWER SW HDD LED