Whats the size, type and length of the generic case screw?

[piromaneak]

I heard the diameter for the generic phillips case fastener is 6/32 with a 1/4 length is this true? I would like to know because I am replacing the phillips fasteners with Torx for various reasons and I would also like to know the comperable size of Torx that would fit PC cases. I believe it is T-10 but I would like a 2nd opinion. Thanks.

-Dave

 

[piromaneak]

anyone?

 

[piromaneak]

bump.

 

[piromaneak]

bump. geez no one knows?

 

[allanon1965]

take the case screw to a hardware store and also, you are only allowed a bump every 4 hours.....suprised that blain hasnt called you on it yet....

 

[piromaneak]

I dont have a case screw to take to a store.... arent they all the same anyway? Also I wouldnt bump so much except that withing 5 minutes its off the top page and i know 90% of people just casually browsing a forum dont look beyond the first page of threads...

 

[Jeff7]

The screws used on PC cases are either metric or American - the coarse ones are American, and I know that they're not 6/32. I'm a connoisseur of 6/32 machine screws; I find them to be quite useful for just about anything - and a 6/32 screw is much thicker than computer screws.

Are there any computer-ish stores near you? Go there and get some screws, of each thread type. Best way to size it at the hardware store - try the nuts they've got until you find one that fits perfectly. Then get screws of that size.


Just re-reading your original post here....you're trying to replace Torx screws? Where are these located? Are they used to hold the various panels, like the top panel, in place? Because if that's what it's for, there is no standard screw for that - a lot of cases I've seen use rivets. To get rid of those, I've drilled them out, and then used a 6/32 machine screw with a nut on the other side. I bought a full box of 100 1" long 6/32 screws - if I want any shorter, the Dremel is able to oblige.

 

[piromaneak]

Jeff heres what im planning on getting http://www.tufnut.com/product.aspx?part_no=BTS&subcategory_id=43

Also, these are for the exterior of the case only... mainly the panel

 

[VirtualLarry]

Things like PC case screws are governed by various standards created by the SFF (small form-factor) group, as was the original ATAPI standard. I suppose you could look them up that way.

 

[JohnDoh]

case screws

http://www.google.com/froogle?q=case+screws&btnG=Search+Froogle&scoring=p

Generic Case Screws, Screws for Regular Case, 20 PCS Per Pack ...
$0.95 - Axion Technologies

probably what you want

 

[JimPhelpsMI]

Hi, Case cover screws are for sure 6/32 X 1/4" for most cases. Same screws in various lengths are also used thoughout the case. Cover screw length is usually not critical. Look at clearance if there is any problem getting 1/4". Jim

 

[Monkey muppet]

They are about <____>this big

 

[Jhhnn]

Standard steel-case screws are 6x32x1/4, or 6x32x5/16.

If it's for security reasons, then you really want button head tamper proof torx, with a pin in the middle, like these-

http://www.hudsonfasteners.com/sec/sec_tx_bhpms.htm

Yes, it's T-10, and you'll need the matching tamperproof bits to go with them... buy the whole set, they're cheap.

 

[piromaneak]

I got the bit set jhhnn, and yes thats what I was going to get was the Torx tamper resistant didnt you see my tufnut link? anywho thanks for the measurements all.

 

[Zepper]

Most case screws these days are SAE 6/32x.25". Some older cases used #8 screws and some cases like Lian Li use metric case screws (I think they are M-3 or something like that). T10 is a drive size - the thread sizes should be the same as any other screws. The drive size is usually chosen to be proportional to the thread size. McMaster-Carr.com says their pan head, 6-32x.25" is T15. You can probably find some at the bigger Lowes or HomeDepot locations.

.bh.

 

[mwmorph]

Originally posted by: Monkey muppet
They are about <____>this big

well, depending on yuor resolution...
they are between...
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and
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yea big

seriousloy , they are about 1/4inch long. depends on your case though/ some are standard,some metric. jst take 1 from your drive bays or back of case, drive over to the store and measuere it.

 

[tiap]

Originally posted by: piromaneak
Jeff heres what im planning on getting http://www.tufnut.com/product.aspx?part_no=BTS&subcategory_id=43

Also, these are for the exterior of the case only... mainly the panel

Those are outrageouly expensive.
You should easily be able to get a bit and a box (100 screws) for under $10.00

 

[Jhhnn]

Sorry, I missed the link going by, piromaneak. tiap is right, the price isn't right, at all. a very quick google for tamper proof torx got these guys, 3/8" length should do fine-

http://www.storesonline.com/site/708576/page/238385

$20 less. It pays to shop around... Occasionally, local vendors will have what you want for less than online sources, too...

 

[piromaneak]

wow, that it does jhhnn, many thanks for link. Unfortunately all I have around here is a TrueValue (Not exactly your top-o-the-line hardware place). Sucks being in Eastern NC heh.