"case mod" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: case mods [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} case mod (plural case mods)
  1. (computing, informal) A modification to the outer case of a computer or video game console, to change its appearance or improve its performance. Wikipedia link: Case modding Tags: informal Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: casemod
    Sense id: en-case_mod-en-noun-07~BFAS4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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