A1200 KS cases: desperately need a solution

[LoadWB]

I got a few of those Kickstarter A1200 cases.  All-in-all great, BUT I cannot for the life of me get the "punch-outs" for the USB ports to punch out.  The plastic is just too thick.

Does anyone have an useful ideas or experience in getting this done?  I desperately need to mount these USB ports so I can close this thing up.

To clarify, I am looking for a clean solution.  Not trying to redneck engineer it or leave rough edges if at all possible.

[LoadWB]

Yeah, not wanting to do that on a case I waited over two years to get.

That's my problem, as well, but I may not have a choice.  If I do use a Dremel it will be with a template, clamps, etc. *sigh*

[LoadWB]

Nice sharp Xacto knife gently pushed/rocked into the edges that should be cut?

..or, scored over and over from the inside using a metal straight edge?

I've been trying that.  The plastic remains recalcitrant.

:roflmao:

hrmmmm Maybe the flamenwuerffer?

[LoadWB]

Maybe chop out the RF modulator and run the USB cables outside the case that way. Personally, I think that is a better place for HDMI... I don't recall removing the RF modulator being that difficult.

No chance.  First, that is where my DVI output goes, second there's no way in hell I'm not using those punch-outs after what I spent for these cases

[LoadWB]

This is mine I did with a dremil and a needle file.  Not perfect, could do with a bit more tiding up with the file but ok for now. You just need to take your time.

Nicely done.