Thumb screws - Lian Li

Vegeta · 30 Sep 2008 at 14:43

Hi, what kind of thumb screws are needed to replace the normal screws in Lian Li cases for PCI slots etc? I bought some but they are too big.

PhillyDee · 30 Sep 2008 at 21:55

Im pretty sure Lian Li are M3. The ones you bought were probably 6-32UNC and quite coarse.

DaveMac · 30 Sep 2008 at 22:00

It's the fine-pitched ones, I'd guess these would do :http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp... Thumbscrews 6 pack - Aluminium Cases (Type 2)

Delvis · 30 Sep 2008 at 22:02

DaveMac said:
It's the fine-pitched ones, I'd guess these would do :http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp... Thumbscrews 6 pack - Aluminium Cases (Type 2)

Would they not be course screws?

I'll have a look at mine, two ticks.

DaveMac · 30 Sep 2008 at 22:03

Got some on my desk in front of me, they are definitely the fine pitched ones.

Delvis · 30 Sep 2008 at 22:05

DaveMac said:
Got some on my desk in front of me, they are definitely the fine pitched ones.

Just looked

Indeed they are.

Only thing is the ones you linked say they're case screws...Indicating they may be the type for side panels...

Although on your average case the PCI brackets are held in with course screws anyway.

****Just read the Aluminium part, so I don't know to be fair.

DaveMac · 30 Sep 2008 at 22:11

Delvis said:
Just looked

Indeed they are.

Only thing is the ones you linked say they're case screws...Indicating they may be the tape for side panels...

Although on your average case the PCI brackets are held in with course screws anyway.

****Just read the Aluminium part, so I don't know to be fair.

I'm not sure either :confused:

, I bought some before but I got both types just in case, then used the course ones on HDDs.

Delvis · 30 Sep 2008 at 22:16

nope, they're the finer type ones just screwed one in

Looks like the Aluminium ones on your site should fit though DaveMac.

PhillyDee · 30 Sep 2008 at 22:19

Overclockers should really state if its the m3 or the 6-32 ones . . . .

Vegeta · 1 Oct 2008 at 00:07

M3 and fine? Bit gutted as I bought 60 black ones only to find they are far too big.

So which ones to buy, the akasa aluminium ones?

Vegeta · 1 Oct 2008 at 00:31

Ah well since ive got free delivery I ordered one pair lol, if they're right i'll order another 9

Delvis · 1 Oct 2008 at 09:52

Vegeta said:
Ah well since ive got free delivery I ordered one pair lol, if they're right i'll order another 9

I believe they're correct...Someone was advertising them on the bay as fine thread so hopefully yeah

Either way, standard cd-rom type screws will fit if they don't.

Vegeta · 1 Oct 2008 at 10:29

Delvis said:
I believe they're correct...Someone was advertising them on the bay as fine thread so hopefully yeah

Either way, standard cd-rom type screws will fit if they don't.

I've got screws in, just want to replace everything wit thumb crews, looks nicer and much faster, even replacing all the cd rom screws with them!

konam4 · 1 Oct 2008 at 10:33

That's a really good idea actually

InvaderGIR · 1 Oct 2008 at 11:07

My Lian-Li cases all have thumb screws for the PCI brackets, they are the same as the rear case ones. So any thumbscrews designed for alu should work fine.

InvG

Vegeta · 2 Oct 2008 at 11:24

I can confirm they are the correct ones, will order some more.