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    Lost some screws when opening my M1330

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by wdro, Sep 23, 2008.

  1. wdro

    wdro Notebook Evangelist

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    I lost the screws that hold the door of the memory compartment. Do you guys know where I can buy them? I'm a perfectionist. :p I prefer the same kind/colour of screws that Dell uses. Can I buy them from any hardware stores? :D
     
    wdro, Sep 23, 2008
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    Your best bet is to get down on your hands and knees and find them. That's what I did when I lost the screw to my memory latch for d630 - it's gotta be there somewhere, right?
     
    kimnicho, Sep 23, 2008
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    Thanks! I looked at the manual and it doesn't give me the dimensions of the screws that I want. The manual calls them the captive screws.
     
    wdro, Sep 23, 2008
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    You could always order one of each, just in case you lose future screws! They aren't expensive.
     
    mystery905, Sep 23, 2008
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    wdro Notebook Evangelist

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    Shoot, there's a $2 handling charge. Haha, seriously these things can't be bought from a hardware store? The closest one to my home is pretty far so I want to make sure first.
     
    wdro, Sep 23, 2008
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    Get the back panel with you there and see.
    Or better yet, take the laptop...

    Here is where my Sager shined, I lost a bunch of screws and I was immediately shipped a bunch of them for free...
     
    eleron911, Sep 24, 2008
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    Check the online service manual. IIRC it tells you the size (metric) of the screws. You need to get both the thread and the DEPTH correct.
     
    jnewell, Sep 24, 2008
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    wdro, Sep 24, 2008
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    Captive screws means they aren't supposed to be removed from where they are fixed.. They are attached by a partially cut washer to the memory door.. You'll need M1.5X2 screws..
     
    sesshomaru, Sep 24, 2008
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