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chi1taxi
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Screw size for cable connector tighten-down
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Mar 2 12:59 UTC 1995 |
Does anyone know the size of the tighten-down screws for the plugs on computer
cables? I certainly assume its metric. (I have a vernier caliper, but am not
that accomplished in determining the last digit, and it certainly would be
easier if I knew which measuring system we're working w. here. I know it's
a dumb question, it's gotta be metric, but affirmation would make me feel
better as I grope through the ambiguity of reading that last digit on the
vernier caliper. Of course, if someone knows the actual screw size, that
would be wonderful.
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n8nxf
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response 1 of 6:
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Mar 2 13:09 UTC 1995 |
It's a 4-40. Standard, not metric thread,
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gregc
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response 2 of 6:
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Mar 2 21:38 UTC 1995 |
Yep.
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chi1taxi
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response 3 of 6:
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Mar 3 05:50 UTC 1995 |
Thanks, guys.
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davel
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response 4 of 6:
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Apr 9 02:05 UTC 1995 |
What's the screw size for a typical IBM-clone *case*, BTW? Mine seems to
have screws that are a little smaller, held in place by tension rather
than threads. Bleah.
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n8nxf
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response 5 of 6:
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Apr 10 12:11 UTC 1995 |
Held in place by tension? Guess being a screw is a high stress job.
Try a M-3 (metric, 3mm) or 6-32.
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davel
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response 6 of 6:
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Apr 12 01:53 UTC 1995 |
Yes, tension. Flex the case & they are apt to fall out.
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