CORSAIR AIR 5400 SERIES

* The Reusable Screw Toolkit (4) contains items labeled 5 through 11.

The Side Tempered Glass Panel (D), the Front Tempered Glass Panel (G) and the Steel Side Panel (P) are mounted on hinges and open outward.

SIDE PANELS REMOVAL

The Side Tempered Glass Panel (D) and the Steel Side Panel (P) include finger recesses along the bottom edge for easy access.

• To remove the Side Tempered Glass Panel (D) and the Steel Side Panel (P), unscrew the lock screws at the top of each hinge and lift them off.

FRONT TEMPERED GLASS PANEL REMOVAL

• To remove the Front Tempered Glass Panel (G) first locate the pin lock screws.

• Remove the pin lock screws and the pin lock.
• Remove the pin.

• Carefully remove the Front Tempered Glass Panel (G).

• To remove the Front Vented Steel Panel (Q), simply pull it away from the case.

• To reinstall, hook the front panel into the right side of the case and then push the panel onto the ball-snaps.

• To remove the Top Steel Panel (H), simply lift it from the rear or sides upward.

• Both the Top Panel Airflow Duct (I) and the GPU Airflow Duct (O) can be removed by releasing the plastic clip at the front of the case and tilting the ducts inward.

• The Radiator Chamber Diverter Duct with Brush (M) can be removed by unscrewing the captive screw at its base, then lifting it up and sliding it out of the locking pegs that secure it in the case.

The AIR 5400 includes a double-sided Cable Management Tray (R) sporting CORSAIR’s RapidRoute 2.0 pattern that gives you additional zip tie locations and strap mounting points.

• To uninstall the Cable Management Tray (R) for more room while building or for a different, more revealed look, unscrew the screw along the upper edge and lift the tray out.

The RapidRoute 2.0 Motherboard Tray (A) is secured by four screws along its back.

• Remove the four screws in the back and swing the RapidRoute 2.0 Motherboard Tray (A) forward to remove it from the case. Repeat these actions in reverse to re-assemble.

The AIR 5400 supports mITX, mATX, ATX, E-ATX motherboards, and ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, and GIGABYTE Project STEALTH motherboards with reverse connectors.

• Align your motherboard with the standoffs and secure it using the Motherboard Screws (8).

The AIR 5400 includes a Reverse Connector Magnetic Strip (2), designed to cover the exposed edge of the reverse connector cutouts in the motherboard tray.

• Align the Reverse Connector Magnetic Strip (2) to your standoffs and adjust side to side to close the gap on your motherboard.

If you're installing a motherboard with reverse connectors, the Reverse Connector Magnetic Strip (2) can be used to fill the gap around the 24-pin ATX port, providing a cleaner and more polished appearance.

When installing a standard motherboard, you can slide the Reverse Connector Magnetic Strip (2) behind the board, aligning it with the screw holes along the motherboard tray, to cover the reverse connector slot and conceal any wires running along the motherboard tray for a cleaner look.

• Connect the FPANEL plug to the Top-mounted front I/O header on your motherboard, aligning it with the keyed layout. This header is often labeled JFP1 on some motherboards.

• Use the included Top-mounted Front I/O Adapter (9) to connect the FPANEL plug to the individual Top-mounted Front I/O header pins.

• Remove the single set screw securing the Top Fan Tray (C).
• Tip and lift the Top Fan Tray (C) off the case.

• Screw your 120mm fans into the Top Fan Tray (C) outside of the case.

• Mount the Top Fan Tray (C) and fans back inside the case and secure it with the previously removed set screw.

The fans on the bottom are installed using the same procedure as the top fans.

The AIR 5400 supports an optional rear exhaust or intake fan by using the included brackets for a 120mm fan.

• Align the Rear Fan VRM Cooling Brackets (3), installing the bars horizontally across the fan.
• Align the fan and the brackets to the rear of the case and secure the assembly with included Motherboard / HDD Screws (5).

The AIR 5400 features three fully removable radiator and fan mounts in the top, bottom, and front of the case.

• Remove the Front Vented Steel Panel (Q) by pulling it off the case.

• Remove the two screws, tip the Front Radiator Mount (N) toward you, and lift it off.

• Align your radiator and fans with airflow coming from outside the case and blowing through the radiator towards the back of the case.
• Use the long fan screws in your radiator / AIO packaging to secure the radiator and fans to the Front Radiator Mount (N).

• Tip the mount including the radiator back into the chassis and secure the two set screws.

• Ensure your tubes run up and over the Radiator Chamber Diverter Duct with Brush (M).

The AIR 5400 includes one Combination Drive Plate (K), that allows you to mount a single 3.5" HDD and two 2.5" SSDs simultaneously.

• Loosen the two captive thumbscrews located on the rear of the case to release the Combination Drive Plate (K), then remove it.

• Install the HDD on the front of the Combination Drive Plate (K) by securing it using the included HDD Screws (5) found in the accessory box.

• Install an SSD in the rear of the Combination Drive Plate (K) by securing it using the included SSD Screws (6) found in the accessory box.

The Combination Drive Plate (K) also serves as a mounting location for an iCUE LINK System Hub (14) or an iCUE LINK 4-Way Signal Splitter.

• Install the PSU with the fan facing the side.
• Secure the power supply to the chassis with the four captive screws located on the back of the AIR 5400.

The AIR 5400 is fully compatible with CORSAIR SHIFT power supplies and installs identically to a standard ATX PSU.

• Install the PSU with the fan facing the side.
• Secure the power supply to the chassis with the four captive screws located on the back of the AIR 5400.

The AIR 5400 only supports horizontal GPU mounting configurations.

• Remove thumbscrews and PCIe slot covers.

• Insert the card into the PCIe slot until it clicks into place with the PCIe slot's retention retention mechanism.
• Align the bracket with the PCIe slots and secure the card to the case.

• Adjust the GPU Anti-sag Stabilization Arm (E) by loosening the front-facing thumbscrew and sliding the arm up or down until it properly supports your graphics card.

If your GPU fan or other parts come into contact with the rubber arm, use the included Anti-sag Stabilization Arm Rubber Spacer (10) from the accessory box to ensure clearance from any moving parts.

• Attach the self-adhesive Anti-sag Stabilization Arm Rubber Spacer (10) to the GPU Anti-sag Stabilization Arm (E).

Please visit the CORSAIR RS120-R ARGB Quick Start Guide for instructions on fan installation.

Please visit the CORSAIR iCUE LINK LX-R RGB Quick Start Guide for instructions on fan installation.

The AIR 5400 includes two removable dust filters - a Bottom Filter (J) and an optional front Fan Filter (1). Filters can be cleaned with pressurized air or water. If you rinse your filter, ensure filters are fully dry before reinstalling.

• To install or remove the Front Radiator Chamber Filter (1), slide the edge of the filter under the inner lip of the front-right panel and then tuck the filter into the opposite edge.

• To remove the Bottom Filter (J), slide the filter away from the left side of the case.

RapidRoute 2.0 features CORSAIR's "squircle" mounting patter on the motherboard try and surrounding structure. Anywhere you see this patterning, you can use the holes to mount RapidRoute 2.0 accessories, similar to a pegboard.

The AIR 5400 includes several ratcheting strap mounts.

• To remove the ratcheting strap mount from the RapidRoute 2.0 pattern, remove or push the strap to the side and identify the retention plunger.

• Pull the plunger out, set it aside and do not lose it.

• Tilt the mount to remove and relocate it to your desired location.

• Use the built-in cable management features to keep your cables tamed and out of the way of your PC’s airflow.
• Zip tie points are strategically placed for routing power cables to specific devices.
• iCUE LINK cable hooks in the top panel to securely hold iCUE LINK cables without permanent attachment.
• This case supports most reverse connector motherboards (MSI, ASUS, GIGABYTE) that feature connectors on the rear face of the board to provide you with the cleanest possible build.
• A dedicated location for your iCUE LINK System Hub keeps your controller from moving around and looks tidy.

Can I air cool in an AIR 5400?

You absolutely can, but you would not be using the case to its full abilities and would miss out on the multi-chamber benefits of piping the CPU heat outside the chassis.

What is the plastic pop-out plate that says XENEON EDGE, or LINK in older cases, used for?

This was designed for un-released external iCUE LINK device support and has been repurposed for passing the HDMI for an internally mounted XENEON EDGE LCD.

The CORSAIR AIR 5400 comes with a 2-year warranty.

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