On Oct 16, 2005, at 5:05 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ok, I wasn't sure if the screws made contact with another part in
the computer to prevent something from happening (My first DV :-P )
Thanks,
Ian
On Oct 15, 2005, at 11:20 PM, Jim Scott wrote:
On Oct 15, 2005, at 6:33 PM, Ian Nixon wrote:
Hey...
Is it ok if I run my iMac DV SE with two of the EMI shield screws
missing?
They've fallen in the space between my workbench and can not get
them out.
If not, can I purchase them from a hardware store?
Thanks,
Ian
If you use screws in the top 2 and bottom 2 locations, you
shouldn't have any problems as the shield isn't going anywhere
with 4 screws in it in those locations. On the other hand, you
should be able to find a close match in any hardware store with a
good selection. Just take one of the screws with you and match it
as close as possible in thread pitch and overall length.
-- Jim
Nope, the only function of the screws is to hold the shield firmly to
the perforated aluminum divider panel. Four screws is enough, though
all six make sure of maximum contact. The only thing I can think of
that might be affected if "maximum contact" is not obtained is a
slight reduction in the performance of the EMI shield as an auxiliary
heat sink. But I've run iMac DV SEs for hours on my test bench
without that shield with no noticeable increase in temperatures. And
I've worked on at least one DV SE that had no screws in the EMI
shield, and it was running fine. So relax and enjoy your first DV.
-- Jim
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