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Title: Filco screws
Post by: Mysteric on Thu, 02 May 2013, 16:36:45
Anyone know what size screws I would need for the Filco as the heads are a bit stripped on mine. There's two holding the PCB down to the bottom part of the case and the screw on the back under the sticker. I haven't a clue what size they are (What is the correct size screwdriver as well)  and need replacements.
Title: Re: Filco screws
Post by: Photekq on Thu, 02 May 2013, 16:54:11
These are from some notes I took ages ago with some calipers. I'm pretty sure they're correct but can't guarantee it.

The two sides screws holding plate to case are m2.5 and the middle screw is an m2.
Title: Re: Filco screws
Post by: Mysteric on Thu, 02 May 2013, 17:15:02
Any ideas if I can buy them online in the UK? There's one DIY shop near me and I don't think they stock screws that small.
Title: Re: Filco screws
Post by: Mysteric on Fri, 03 May 2013, 14:00:46
I'm not really sure what length and whatnot to get.
Title: Re: Filco screws
Post by: The_Ed on Fri, 03 May 2013, 14:03:26
Take an original screw to a store and start trying to put nuts on the screw until you find the right thread and diameter. Then find the screws with that thread and diameter and match the length, and finally buy as many of those as you need.
Title: Re: Filco screws
Post by: Mysteric on Fri, 10 May 2013, 09:04:02
The silver screw that fits in the back of the Filco won't go in properly on my keyboard, it just turns and turns and turns. Anyone know what I could do to fix it?
Title: Re: Filco screws
Post by: The_Ed on Fri, 10 May 2013, 12:06:04
If the threads are stripped you will have to use a bigger screw.
Title: Re: Filco screws
Post by: gnubag on Fri, 10 May 2013, 13:12:34
Quote from: The_Ed on Fri, 10 May 2013, 12:06:04
If the threads are stripped you will have to use a bigger screw.
or you can fill the holes with hot glue or something
Title: Re: Filco screws
Post by: The_Ed on Fri, 10 May 2013, 21:36:19
Quote from: gnubag on Fri, 10 May 2013, 13:12:34
Quote from: The_Ed on Fri, 10 May 2013, 12:06:04
If the threads are stripped you will have to use a bigger screw.
or you can fill the holes with hot glue or something

Hot glue?! Seriously?!...

This isn't elementary school arts and crafts... Hot glue won't hold a keyboard together anywhere near as well as just using a bigger screw (IF it even holds at all).
Title: Re: Filco screws
Post by: gnubag on Fri, 10 May 2013, 22:17:55
Quote from: The_Ed on Fri, 10 May 2013, 21:36:19
Quote from: gnubag on Fri, 10 May 2013, 13:12:34
Quote from: The_Ed on Fri, 10 May 2013, 12:06:04
If the threads are stripped you will have to use a bigger screw.
or you can fill the holes with hot glue or something

Hot glue?! Seriously?!...

This isn't elementary school arts and crafts... Hot glue won't hold a keyboard together anywhere near as well as just using a bigger screw (IF it even holds at all).

well if you use decent hot glue you can fill the hole and have threads again for the screw. (I DO NOT MEAN TO USE HOT GLUE ONLY)
it is not supposed to be a 10000% perfect solution but it works.
Title: Re: Filco screws
Post by: delatroy on Sat, 07 July 2018, 09:26:46
Reviving because there's not conclusion :)

Anyone know the lengths of the M2 and M2.0 in mm that the Majestouch uses?