Re: [Hampshire] [OT] Low profile PCI brackets

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Author: Chris Dennis
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Subject: Re: [Hampshire] [OT] Low profile PCI brackets
On 27/01/12 23:55, fullcirclepodcast wrote:
> Chris,
> you're better off putting on your DIY trousers.
>
> Most mounting brackets are screwed or bolted to the card; take it off,
> measure, fold (bench vice or two strong pairs of grips), cut of the
> excess length with a junior hacksaw (leaving enough for the� top
> foldover where the retaining screw� clamps to the case), two cuts with
> the hacksaw and pinch out the tab to make a slot for the retaining
> screw; file off rough edges, clean of any filings, remount bracket onto
> card.
>
> Job's a good 'un.


Yes, I've done that in the past, but the result wasn't really good
enough to sell to a client.

Why do all the manufacturers proudly advertise low-profile cards if they
rarely provide low-profile brackets?

Frustrated of Fordingbridge

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