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18 Nov 20, 10:11 AM

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novocastrian

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Originally Posted by BerkshireBugsy

I agree. Although you may need less than 25 screws for the complete build the screws don't need alot of effort to install and I find a manual screwdriver gives me more control but that is my opinion.

The number of screws you need will vary. So in the one I've just built I needed

6 for the motherboard (not forgetting the support pillars)
4 for the psu
1 for the SSD
4 for the 3.5" hard drive
1 for the graphics card
2 for the memory card reader
2x2 for the case sides

I would also invest in some cable ties to keep the wiring neat

i used to work for a well known italian office equipment manufacturer, in the late 80's/early 90's we brought out a range of PCs that could be fully disassembled with no tools at all... apparently designed by an all female design team..

18 Nov 20, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by novocastrian

Anything like this (which currently is used as a doorstop)

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18 Nov 20, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BerkshireBugsy

Anything like this (which currently is used as a doorstop)

that looks like IBM hardware to be... power series kit perhaps?

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18 Nov 20, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by wanye

that looks like IBM hardware to be... power series kit perhaps?

Yes it is. But it's way past it's best now.

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18 Nov 20, 10:56 AM

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novocastrian

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Originally Posted by BerkshireBugsy

Anything like this (which currently is used as a doorstop)

All IBM is good for ...

18 Nov 20, 12:35 PM

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Cant add anything to what others have said really. Just built mine last year and as others have said few parts need screws now. Many components have a click and play ability once the motherboard is in.

I would try to find a good YouTube video demonstration for your type of build. It may not show your exact parts but it could give a visual guide to what to do and when.

This is one that has had a lot of views. Not used it myself.

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	18 Nov 20, 09:41 PM Johnnyp Imagineer
Johnnyp Imagineer Join Date: Jan 08 Johnnyp's Reviews Hotel Reviews: 2 theDIBB Guidebook Guidebook Photos: 8	Make sure you put the spacers between the motherboard and case. I didn�t do this on my first build years ago and fried the motherboard

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