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JKRNZ

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#299096 10-Aug-2022 17:34
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Hi, I'm replacing the motherboard in my PC and found I need another 2 posts between the case and the motherboard. The posts appear to be brass, 7mm body and 4mm thread. I'm in Wellington city.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

John


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cshaun
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  #2953429 11-Aug-2022 12:17
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I've got some if you want. I'd also imagine if you popped into any nearby computer store, they'd just give you a couple free.

But you also don't need to have posts at every connection point for the motherboard. You can leave them out. Only issue is if inserting cards/RAM etc and you're pressing down and it's unsupported you could stress the board and cause micro stress fractures i.e. bad.




JKRNZ

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  #2953493 11-Aug-2022 13:13
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Thanks, Shaun. I've replied to your message and accepted. I tried my friendly computer store (heaps bought over the years) and they didn't have any. Nor did their workshop/ service centre.


cshaun
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  #2953496 11-Aug-2022 13:28
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Weird. I find that a bit hard to believe. Any place that does any work on computers I'd imagine would have a collection of all screws etc.

Maybe if they assemble PCs they just use what's provided and give all the extras to the customer.

You usually get a few extra when putting together a PC. I've got about 30 extras lying here from the I dunno the last 5-10 PC I've put together over the years.

Anyway no problem, I'll pop a couple off to you.


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