(Ahem).

I can't find a source for the fine-thread, cheese-head torx screw which 
is often used to mount HDD, DVD and floppy drives in cases where you 
release a clip to slide them out.  Google has let me down, as has Ebay. 
  Any ideas?  I don't even know what to call them.

Phil, London

Rob wrote:
> "Philip Herlihy" <me@here.localhost> wrote in message 
> news:JCCIm.4981$uf7.4429@newsfe12.ams2...
>> (Ahem).
>>
>> I can't find a source for the fine-thread, cheese-head torx screw which is 
>> often used to mount HDD, DVD and floppy drives in cases where you release 
>> a clip to slide them out.  Google has let me down, as has Ebay. Any ideas? 
>> I don't even know what to call them.
>>
>> Phil, London
> 
> DVD/CD drives are M3 threaded, so try searching for M3 torx.
> HD and cases etc are usually 6/32".  As usual, there's a wiki:
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_case_screws
> HTH,

That's a great wiki page!  However, I still can't find what I'm looking 
for.  I have a couple of "chocolate box" assortments of computer screws 
and although there are M3 screws in both assortments, neither has the 
cheese- or socket- heads that these cases seem to rely on.  :-(

Phil

"Philip Herlihy" <me@here.localhost> wrote in message 
news:zFEIm.82618$KU2.38411@newsfe26.ams2...
> Rob wrote:
>> "Philip Herlihy" <me@here.localhost> wrote in message 
>> news:JCCIm.4981$uf7.4429@newsfe12.ams2...
>>> (Ahem).
>>>
>>> I can't find a source for the fine-thread, cheese-head torx screw which 
>>> is often used to mount HDD, DVD and floppy drives in cases where you 
>>> release a clip to slide them out.  Google has let me down, as has Ebay. 
>>> Any ideas? I don't even know what to call them.
>>>
>>> Phil, London
>>
>> DVD/CD drives are M3 threaded, so try searching for M3 torx.
>> HD and cases etc are usually 6/32".  As usual, there's a wiki:
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_case_screws
>> HTH,
>
> That's a great wiki page!  However, I still can't find what I'm looking 
> for.  I have a couple of "chocolate box" assortments of computer screws 
> and although there are M3 screws in both assortments, neither has the 
> cheese- or socket- heads that these cases seem to rely on.  :-(

I know the sort you mean - usually supplied with the brackets etc
(and all too easily lost!)  I don't know of a supplier, but how about
filing the top down a bit on the ones you have and then using a junior
hacksaw to cut a slot for an ordinary screwdriver?  Definitely a
'homebuilt' solution! :)
Cheers,
-- 
Rob

On Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:18:08 +0000
Philip Herlihy <me@here.localhost> wrote:

> Rob wrote:
> > "Philip Herlihy" <me@here.localhost> wrote in message 
> > news:JCCIm.4981$uf7.4429@newsfe12.ams2...
> >> (Ahem).
> >>
> >> I can't find a source for the fine-thread, cheese-head torx screw
> >> which is often used to mount HDD, DVD and floppy drives in cases
> >> where you release a clip to slide them out.  Google has let me
> >> down, as has Ebay. Any ideas? I don't even know what to call them.
> >>
> >> Phil, London
> > 
> > DVD/CD drives are M3 threaded, so try searching for M3 torx.
> > HD and cases etc are usually 6/32".  As usual, there's a wiki:
> > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_case_screws
> > HTH,
> 
> That's a great wiki page!  However, I still can't find what I'm
> looking for.  I have a couple of "chocolate box" assortments of
> computer screws and although there are M3 screws in both assortments,
> neither has the cheese- or socket- heads that these cases seem to
> rely on.  :-(
> 
eBay.  I tend to use http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/boltmeup/

Rob wrote:
> "Philip Herlihy" <me@here.localhost> wrote in message 
> news:zFEIm.82618$KU2.38411@newsfe26.ams2...
>> Rob wrote:
>>> "Philip Herlihy" <me@here.localhost> wrote in message 
>>> news:JCCIm.4981$uf7.4429@newsfe12.ams2...
>>>> (Ahem).
>>>>
>>>> I can't find a source for the fine-thread, cheese-head torx screw which 
>>>> is often used to mount HDD, DVD and floppy drives in cases where you 
>>>> release a clip to slide them out.  Google has let me down, as has Ebay. 
>>>> Any ideas? I don't even know what to call them.
>>>>
>>>> Phil, London
>>> DVD/CD drives are M3 threaded, so try searching for M3 torx.
>>> HD and cases etc are usually 6/32".  As usual, there's a wiki:
>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_case_screws
>>> HTH,
>> That's a great wiki page!  However, I still can't find what I'm looking 
>> for.  I have a couple of "chocolate box" assortments of computer screws 
>> and although there are M3 screws in both assortments, neither has the 
>> cheese- or socket- heads that these cases seem to rely on.  :-(
> 
> I know the sort you mean - usually supplied with the brackets etc
> (and all too easily lost!)  I don't know of a supplier, but how about
> filing the top down a bit on the ones you have and then using a junior
> hacksaw to cut a slot for an ordinary screwdriver?  Definitely a
> 'homebuilt' solution! :)
> Cheers,

Homebuilt indeed!  Problem is the ones I need would have a "cheese" type 
head which would need building up rather than filing down.  Perhaps I 
need a welding kit...

:-)

Phil

Rob Morley wrote:
> On Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:18:08 +0000
> Philip Herlihy <me@here.localhost> wrote:
> 
>> Rob wrote:
>>> "Philip Herlihy" <me@here.localhost> wrote in message 
>>> news:JCCIm.4981$uf7.4429@newsfe12.ams2...
>>>> (Ahem).
>>>>
>>>> I can't find a source for the fine-thread, cheese-head torx screw
>>>> which is often used to mount HDD, DVD and floppy drives in cases
>>>> where you release a clip to slide them out.  Google has let me
>>>> down, as has Ebay. Any ideas? I don't even know what to call them.
>>>>
>>>> Phil, London
>>> DVD/CD drives are M3 threaded, so try searching for M3 torx.
>>> HD and cases etc are usually 6/32".  As usual, there's a wiki:
>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_case_screws
>>> HTH,
>> That's a great wiki page!  However, I still can't find what I'm
>> looking for.  I have a couple of "chocolate box" assortments of
>> computer screws and although there are M3 screws in both assortments,
>> neither has the cheese- or socket- heads that these cases seem to
>> rely on.  :-(
>>
> eBay.  I tend to use http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/boltmeup/
> 

I couldn't find what I wanted in an hour of searching, but that looks a 
very promising link - much appreciated!

Phil

On Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:58:33 -0000, Philip Herlihy <me@here.localhost>  
wrote:

> (Ahem).
>
> I can't find a source for the fine-thread, cheese-head torx screw which  
> is often used to mount HDD, DVD and floppy drives in cases where you  
> release a clip to slide them out.  Google has let me down, as has Ebay.  
>   Any ideas?  I don't even know what to call them.
>
> Phil, London

Hi

Have checked my screws box and I've a few - two types:
fine thread - CD, DVD & floppy drives
course thread - hard disc drives

Mostly from Compaq PC's I seem to recall

How many of each do you need and I'll see what I can do.

Philip Herlihy wrote:
> (Ahem).
> 
> I can't find a source for the fine-thread, cheese-head torx screw which 
> is often used to mount HDD, DVD and floppy drives in cases where you 
> release a clip to slide them out.  Google has let me down, as has Ebay. 
>  Any ideas?  I don't even know what to call them.
> 

Sorry about the rubbish replies you've been getting (bunch of know nothings in 
this group). :)
http://www.seekbang.com/

> wrote:
> On Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:58:33 -0000, Philip Herlihy <me@here.localhost> 
> wrote:
> 
>> (Ahem).
>>
>> I can't find a source for the fine-thread, cheese-head torx screw 
>> which is often used to mount HDD, DVD and floppy drives in cases where 
>> you release a clip to slide them out.  Google has let me down, as has 
>> Ebay.   Any ideas?  I don't even know what to call them.
>>
>> Phil, London
> 
> Hi
> 
> Have checked my screws box and I've a few - two types:
> fine thread - CD, DVD & floppy drives
> course thread - hard disc drives
> 
> Mostly from Compaq PC's I seem to recall
> 
> How many of each do you need and I'll see what I can do.

That's very generous of you!  In fact I managed to scavenge enough from 
a dead box I had lying around, but I'd like to have a few in hand for 
next time.  I guess it wouldn't be appropriate to leave you without them 
so that I now have some in my screws box!  The offer is very much 
appreciated, nevertheless.  I'll see if I can find a supplier.

Phil

bcoombes wrote:
> Philip Herlihy wrote:
>> (Ahem).
>>
>> I can't find a source for the fine-thread, cheese-head torx screw 
>> which is often used to mount HDD, DVD and floppy drives in cases where 
>> you release a clip to slide them out.  Google has let me down, as has 
>> Ebay.  Any ideas?  I don't even know what to call them.
>>
> 
> Sorry about the rubbish replies you've been getting (bunch of know 
> nothings in this group). :)
> http://www.seekbang.com/

Gives a whole new meaning to "cheese head screw"...

P

bcoombes <bcoombes@orangedotnet.?> wrote
>Philip Herlihy wrote:
>> (Ahem).
>> 
>> I can't find a source for the fine-thread, cheese-head torx screw which 
>> is often used to mount HDD, DVD and floppy drives in cases where you 
>> release a clip to slide them out.  Google has let me down, as has Ebay. 
>>  Any ideas?  I don't even know what to call them.
>
>Sorry about the rubbish replies you've been getting (bunch of know nothings in 
>this group). :)
>http://www.seekbang.com/

Useless site! No frozen poultry category.
-- 
Roger Hunt

In article <JCCIm.4981$uf7.4429@newsfe12.ams2>, Philip Herlihy
<me@here.localhost> writes
>
>I can't find a source for the fine-thread, cheese-head torx screw 

very often used in older Compaq desktops.  If you come across any of
those in a junk pile, get one for the screws.  They often included a few
spares bolted to some obscure piece of the chassis - look carefully.

-- 
Mike Tomlinson

Mike Tomlinson wrote:
> In article <JCCIm.4981$uf7.4429@newsfe12.ams2>, Philip Herlihy
> <me@here.localhost> writes
>> I can't find a source for the fine-thread, cheese-head torx screw 
> 
> very often used in older Compaq desktops.  If you come across any of
> those in a junk pile, get one for the screws.  They often included a few
> spares bolted to some obscure piece of the chassis - look carefully.
> 

Thanks for this - I did check a Compaq chassis and did find four spare 
screws as you describe!  Implies that Compaq thought they were unusual. 
  I've also bought a pack of allen-head screws on Ebay in the hope they 
will fit - a search for "M3 x 5 cap" brought that up.  I've also emailed 
Rob's supplier, although they may not want to spend much time on 
correspondence for such low-value sales...

Phil

In article <xbYJm.29070$uf7.9509@newsfe12.ams2>, Philip Herlihy
<me@here.localhost> writes

>Thanks for this - I did check a Compaq chassis and did find four spare 
>screws as you describe!  Implies that Compaq thought they were unusual. 

Think they were really supplied in case you wanted to fit additional
drives, etc.  Let me get this clear: are the screw heads cylindrical or
T-shaped as viewed from the side?  Compaq supplied some amcines with T-
shaped screws which were fitted to the sides of drive chassis and
allowed them to be slid straight into a drive bay without rails or the
need to undo screws.  The T-shape head engages with slots in the
chassis.

The reason I ask is that I'm in the middle of scrapping an old Cpq
PIII733 server and can save you all the screws if you wish, though
there's a mixture of "cheese head" (cylindrical) and T-shaped ones.

-- 
Mike Tomlinson

Mike Tomlinson wrote:
> In article <xbYJm.29070$uf7.9509@newsfe12.ams2>, Philip Herlihy
> <me@here.localhost> writes
> 
>> Thanks for this - I did check a Compaq chassis and did find four spare 
>> screws as you describe!  Implies that Compaq thought they were unusual. 
> 
> Think they were really supplied in case you wanted to fit additional
> drives, etc.  Let me get this clear: are the screw heads cylindrical or
> T-shaped as viewed from the side?  Compaq supplied some amcines with T-
> shaped screws which were fitted to the sides of drive chassis and
> allowed them to be slid straight into a drive bay without rails or the
> need to undo screws.  The T-shape head engages with slots in the
> chassis.
> 
> The reason I ask is that I'm in the middle of scrapping an old Cpq
> PIII733 server and can save you all the screws if you wish, though
> there's a mixture of "cheese head" (cylindrical) and T-shaped ones.
> 

That's certainly how they work - HP machines (same stable) have a 
similar arrangement.  I'm not clear about the distinction between 'T' 
shape and cylindrical - unless you mean that the former have a "stepped" 
head.  Either way, if you really don't need these screws yourself as 
spares I'd be glad to have them, as I haven't yet identified a regular 
source, and I do come across the need for them from time to time.  If 
you'd like to send me your em-add to philipherlihy using the googlemail 
domain I'll send you my snail-mail address.  Thanks for this generosity.

Phil