submitted 1 week ago by BeatTakeshi@lemmy.world to c/buildapc@lemmy.world

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So I've got this 1 liter PC I would like to mount under my desk. I got the compatible vesa kit from lenovo, and would rather use the standard bolts that are provided.

How do I fix them to my particle board desk? Simple holes will not hold the tight thread of the bolts, and I didn't find 'hollow' screws that would hold these, I'm not even sure they exist.

What would be the solution here? Just skip the bolts and put some regular screws? I fear the result won't be very clean...

Thanks

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[-] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

I’d recommend these in particle board.

[-] sarkxy@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago

Regular screws are your easiest option. If you wanted to complicate matters and be fancy, use rivet nuts, but you'd have to figure out what size your screws are, and they'd probably not be long enough. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet_nut

[-] Successful_Try543@feddit.org 0 points 1 week ago

Threaded inserts or insert nuts exist for screws greater equal M3. The original ones might be too thin.

[-] BeatTakeshi@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

"Threaded inserts" is the keyword combination I couldn't find, thanks

[-] phonics@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago

I've mounted my audio interface under my desk with screws right into the bottom of the IKEA table. To those screws I've attached a Velcro cable tie to each side and it holds it pretty tight. Never had a problem with it. Been doing it across multiple tables for 10+ years.

[-] BeatTakeshi@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago

Not sure what you are doing, picture?

[-] phonics@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

4 Velcro straps that meet in the middle

[-] BeatTakeshi@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Thanks, it would do the job but I already have the vesa mount

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