29 May
2005
29 May
'05
7:24 a.m.
On Fri, 2005-05-27 at 19:58 -0700, Vintage Computer Festival wrote:
On Sat, 28 May 2005, Tony Duell wrote:
I honestly don't see a difference. As long as the original parts are kept
with the machine and the replacement screws do not somehow do damage (i.e.
wrong size, wrong threading, etc.) to the case then it doesn't affect the
machine negatively.
I'm still surprised that it affects the machine at all though (unlike
say things like cutting holes in cases). It's just a screw (plus of
course it's rare to see a machine where the motherboard slot screws are
all original anyway). If it makes life easier for anyone responsible for
maintaining the machine, and it doesn't do anything that can't be *very
easily* put back, then I'm surprised it's seen as a big deal.
Particularly on this specific machine, which is common as dirt.
Maybe there's a whole class of machines that use these screws. This
IBM's the only one I've come across that specifically needs a certain
tool (that doesn't get shipped with the machine).
cheers
Jules
Just
place the originals screws in a pouch (and for Tony, with a note
explaining what they're doing in there) and fasten it to the inside of the
computer somewhere.
A better idea, surely, is to get the L-shaped Bristol Spline key that
fits said screws and tape that inside the machine. That is, if you don't
think future repairers will have a full toolkit.