I have a system I built and I’m trying to remove the 5” drive bay I don’t use so I can install a 360mm radiator. However, the screws are circular…

Are these even safe to remove? Are they rivets instead of screws? Can I just take them out with some needle nose pliers? If I do will I be able to reassemble it?

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Those are "pop-rivets".

From my experience, your best bet is to drill them out with a drill, using a bit that's slightly larger than the indent you see on the rivet.

Perhaps check out these how-tos:

• How to Remove Rivets With a Drill Bit
• How to Remove a Pop Rivet Without a Drill

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