Lian Li Q07 side panel screw size

Borden · 24 Jan 2011 at 10:07

Does anyone know what the size of the screws are that hold on the side panel for this case? I have started to wear through the stock ones and they'll need replacing at some point. Looked in the manual/setup guide and it doesn't mention the sizes in there.

Cheers!

Marvin · 24 Jan 2011 at 12:01

I'd imagine they're the same as the V351 screws, which I replaced immediately. The stock screws are countersunk M3x6 if they are the same as the V351.

Borden · 24 Jan 2011 at 13:59

Hmm yes it looks like they're M3. Just tried some DVD drive screws (which i believe to be M3) and they went in fine. The stock ones for this case look like they're probably M3x3 as they're tiny, although there's nothing in the case stopping me form buying some longer ones. I've gone for some higher grade hex screws this time so that hopefully they don't wear out so easily!

Thanks for your help! I guess I should have tried to experiment with different screws in the first place

chipps101 · 24 Jan 2011 at 17:56

yeah those screws mark as soon as you look at them, i am very careful when i remove black screws and they have marked the easiest of any i have used.

Marvin · 24 Jan 2011 at 23:58

Borden said:
Hmm yes it looks like they're M3. Just tried some DVD drive screws (which i believe to be M3) and they went in fine. The stock ones for this case look like they're probably M3x3 as they're tiny, although there's nothing in the case stopping me form buying some longer ones. I've gone for some higher grade hex screws this time so that hopefully they don't wear out so easily!

Thanks for your help! I guess I should have tried to experiment with different screws in the first place

Always works well from my experience.

Don't forget when measuring countersunk screws that you include the entire screw (end to end, not just the thread, but include the head too).

gatecrasherlok · 25 Jan 2011 at 04:19

Hey bud replied to your email. And in regards to the topic they are m3 screws with a bit of cutting to shorten them down.

Borden · 25 Jan 2011 at 10:15

Marvin said:
Always works well from my experience.

Don't forget when measuring countersunk screws that you include the entire screw (end to end, not just the thread, but include the head too).

Well I decided against using countersunk screws again as I'm afraid the thread will just wear out again. I've instead gone for some socket cap allen screws, like this. They should last longer and will look ok I think.

gatecrasherlok said:
Hey bud replied to your email. And in regards to the topic they are m3 screws with a bit of cutting to shorten them down.

Thank you for that, appreciated. I've gone for some screws much like the ones you used on yours.