whats this tool called?

AWilderbeast · 17 Dec 2008 at 15:47

Hi all,
Im looking for the name of the tool that can screw the motherboard screws into the case

you know the little golden ones that go in the pc case, its a screwdriver with a hole for the end, i really hope this makes sense lol

so im looking for a tool to screw the nuts into the case

the motherboard rests on these then you put a screw in the other side of the mobo the bits underneath the mobo are what im trying to screw in

CHeers

Pilky01 · 17 Dec 2008 at 15:48

Standoff screwdriver tool thingy.

Cuchulain · 17 Dec 2008 at 15:49

AWilderbeast said:
Hi all,
Im looking for the name of the tool that can screw the motherboard screws into the case

you know the little golden ones that go in the pc case, its a screwdriver with a hole for the end, i really hope this makes sense lol

so im looking for a tool to screw the nuts into the case

the motherboard rests on these then you put a screw in the other side of the mobo the bits underneath the mobo are what im trying to screw in

CHeers

You just need a micro-socket set or a spinner that'll fit, as far as I know they're all hexagonal

The Halk · 17 Dec 2008 at 15:49

Some combination of socket wrech ratchet and thingum.

reflux · 17 Dec 2008 at 15:50

I just use my fingers.

AWilderbeast · 17 Dec 2008 at 16:02

reflux said:
I just use my fingers.

lol, touche

the holes are tight though and when i took the mobo out as it was faulty the bloomin gold thing came off with it so its stuck to the mobo and i cant hold it toight enough with my fingers to make it let go lol

Crashgate3 · 17 Dec 2008 at 16:02

Kind of like an inverse allen-key? An appropriate-sized socket from a socket-set should work, but I just use my fingers, as they don't need to be super-tight.

PhillyDee · 17 Dec 2008 at 16:17

Just use an adjustable spanner / pliers or similar. You dont have to buy the socket itself.

/runs off to grab a vernier and measures his nuts.

5mm. Socket.

Kennysevenfold · 17 Dec 2008 at 16:19

Use your fingers.! but im sure its called a socxket wrench thingy ma bob

IAmATeaf · 17 Dec 2008 at 16:34

I just use an el-cheapo screwdriver set with a hex socket set type thingy attachments, cost me all of 100p from a local pound shop

Cybermyk · 17 Dec 2008 at 16:48

Mini Socket Driver, I think I got a set from a computer fair.

coupe69 · 17 Dec 2008 at 18:15

We always used to call them nut runners at work.

but as said a pair of pliers will do the job just as well.

RJC · 17 Dec 2008 at 19:01

Nut spinners:
http://www.cromwell.co.uk/quicksearch?search=nut+spinners&x=0&y=0