# How do you mount the Proton Pack to the motherboard? **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [November 6, 2014, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-do-you-mount-the-proton-pack-to-the-motherboard/17580 "2014-11-06T21:41:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![csullivan1980](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/csullivan1980/32/19486_2.png) [@csullivan1980](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/csullivan1980)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2014, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-do-you-mount-the-proton-pack-to-the-motherboard/17580/1 "2014-11-06T21:41:54Z")
I’m getting a little ahead of myself seeing I haven’t bought a shell, frame or motherboard for my first PP build. BUT I want to ready for what to expect. I keep thinking about the build, picturing what it will be like. I’m wondering how everyone mounts the motherboard to the shell. I’m also wondering if many builders design their packs so they can get easy access to the underside for upgrades and repairs. I’d love it if members could share with me pictures or videos of their packs with close ups of the motherboard to the shell. I’d like to see how much of a gap, if any, there should be between the two. Also are most shells and [motherboards](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard) compatible? I’m going for a studio creations shell with an aluminum motherboard but haven’t decided from what seller yet. I’m hoping to start the build by the end of the year. ---
**Author:** ![Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/alan_hawkins/32/4015_2.png) [@Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Alan_Hawkins)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2014, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-do-you-mount-the-proton-pack-to-the-motherboard/17580/2 "2014-11-06T21:58:08Z")
There is normally some kind of spacer between the two. You have to drill a hole in the middle bar and use the two slots on the base. The BEST way to learn about this stuff is to read as many build threads as you can. Even if it’s not a SC pack build. It will give you an idea of how the packs work. Also, the search function on the top right hand side is your friend. There have been so many builds that almost any question you have is already set out for you. Good luck on your build! ---
**Author:** ![Finnbuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/ccd318/32.png) [@Finnbuster](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Finnbuster)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2014, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-do-you-mount-the-proton-pack-to-the-motherboard/17580/3 "2014-11-07T02:28:58Z")
> [@Alan Hawkins](#): > > There is normally some kind of spacer between the two. You have to drill a hole in the middle bar and use the two slots on the base. Isn’t that a description of how to attach the [motherboard](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard) to an [ALICE pack frame](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/alice-pack-frame-lc-2)? I thoight op asked about connecting the motherboard to a shell. Unless I’m reading it all wrong. ---
**Author:** ![Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/alan_hawkins/32/4015_2.png) [@Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Alan_Hawkins)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2014, 2:59am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-do-you-mount-the-proton-pack-to-the-motherboard/17580/4 "2014-11-07T02:59:03Z")
My bad, there is a brilliant thread on that subject on this forum. ---
**Author:** ![csullivan1980](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/csullivan1980/32/19486_2.png) [@csullivan1980](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/csullivan1980)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2014, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-do-you-mount-the-proton-pack-to-the-motherboard/17580/5 "2014-11-07T03:12:49Z")
> [@Alan Hawkins](#): > > My bad, there is a brilliant thread on that subject on this forum. Could you recommend a link to one of the threads please? ---
**Author:** ![Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/alan_hawkins/32/4015_2.png) [@Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Alan_Hawkins)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2014, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-do-you-mount-the-proton-pack-to-the-motherboard/17580/6 "2014-11-07T03:28:06Z")
Sure, but after this I want you to try the search function. Ok? > **[Attaching motherboard to pack shell w/pics](https://forum.gbfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=11972)** > > I completed this daunting task yesterday afternoon and the results are outstanding. I was fortunate enough to have gotten some angle (L) brackets from fellow member ■■■■■■ and they turned out to be perfect. What hook did was get a long piece of 2" x... Every question you could possibly ask has multiple threads. There is a crazy amount of knowledge on this site. Enjoy! ---
**Author:** ![Lewis\_Tully](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/lewis_tully/32/5930_2.png) [@Lewis\_Tully](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Lewis_Tully)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2014, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-do-you-mount-the-proton-pack-to-the-motherboard/17580/7 "2014-11-07T20:07:52Z")
Another small bit of advice is to try to keep your build questions inside your build thread and not start multiple threads for every question you may have on your build. I think you are off to a great start, and I think you’ll do great with your build. Just some friendly unsolicited advice to keep things running smoothly for you. The shell is attached to the [motherboard](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard) using L shaped aluminum brackets. Like Alan said there are several, several different threads on how to go about getting this done. ---
**Author:** ![csullivan1980](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/csullivan1980/32/19486_2.png) [@csullivan1980](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/csullivan1980)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2014, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-do-you-mount-the-proton-pack-to-the-motherboard/17580/8 "2014-11-07T21:16:45Z")
> [@Lewis Tully](#): > > Another small bit of advice is to try to keep your build questions inside your build thread and not start multiple threads for every question you may have on your build. I think you are off to a great start, and I think you’ll do great with your build. Just some friendly unsolicited advice to keep things running smoothly for you. The shell is attached to the motherboard using L shaped aluminum brackets. Like Alan said there are several, several different threads on how to go about getting this done. Appreciated the friendly advice. Noted.