Antec SuperLanboy case screws

[RoamDog]

Can I ask another newbie question. I am using a Antec SuperLanboy case. It comes with a package containing three different kinds of screws. What is each type of screw for? I cannot seem to find any documentation about them

 

[ChicagoPCGuy]

Originally posted by: RoamDog
Can I ask another newbie question. I am using a Antec SuperLanboy case. It comes with a package containing three different kinds of screws. What is each type of screw for? I cannot seem to find any documentation about them

Experience will tell you! Once you get to a be a seasoned builder, you will know what goes where. For now, the coarse-thread screws (larger thread) are used for screwing down PCI/AGP cards, Harddisk drives, and the side panels of the case itself. The fine-thread screws are used for floppy drives, CD-ROM drives, and possibly for the motherboard stand-offs. SOME cases (and I do not know in your case) have the brass stand-offs that use the coarse-thread screws and others use the fine-thread. Usually it is the fine-thread, but simply take an example of each screw and then attempt to screw it into one of the brass standoffs--the one that fits is the one it is! I would recommend trying the fine-thread first, so that you do not ruin a brass stand-off finding out.

Edited to mention that you said three kinds of screws. I bet two of those three have the same thread type. If so, then use either one for the task suited. If you see larger silver looking screws that appear to be for tapping into something (very aggressive sharp threads, and much coarser) they are for mounting case fans.

 

[Trashman]

this might help....some pics here.

 

[ChicagoPCGuy]

Originally posted by: Trashman
this might help....some pics here.

Hey Trashman--WOW--good site. That should become a sticky somewhere here at AT. Pictures are really worth a thousand words!

 

[Trashman]

Well it's sorta sticked.....in general hardware forum, that guide was made by mechBgon, but included in here
so, thank mechBgon