need help with lost screws

[wolnavi]

hey guys, i have a acer aspire 4750g but i lost some screws for it... they are

3 screws for the hdd/ram cover (image in spoiler)

and 4 screws for the securing of hdd to the caddy

does anyone know where to get replacement screws? i tried asking in acer forums but they told me to buy a 300 screws assortment pack from ebay, i saw its like around 5-20 usd and don't think its worth as i don't have the need or use for the remaining 293 screws... thanks in advanced...

 

[eric3743]

Just go to any laptop / computer repair shops in Sim Lim Sq.
Be friendly with the technicians n u would able to get some free screws.
For HDD the main screw is the 5th screw.
Sometimes the screws are on the side bracket.
As long as the SATA connector and 5th screw in place tight it should not be any problems.

 

[Henry Ng]

Just go to any laptop / computer repair shops in Sim Lim Sq.
Be friendly with the technicians n u would able to get some free screws.
For HDD the main screw is the 5th screw.
Sometimes the screws are on the side bracket.
As long as the SATA connector and 5th screw in place tight it should not be any problems.

Why lost the screws? First time i see someone lost so many screws.

 

[Intrinion]

If you have a spoilt laptop lying / appliance around, a Jerry rigged method would be to try and mix and match screws to see if it fits..

 

[eric3743]

Why lost the screws? First time i see someone lost so many screws.

Some screws meant to be lost...
Oops.. not necessary.

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[jtjt00]

You can get these screws from Bell Systems at SLT.

 

[SurfOn]

Look at service manual for specific screw then get from Taobao .

 

[wolnavi]

Just go to any laptop / computer repair shops in Sim Lim Sq.
Be friendly with the technicians n u would able to get some free screws.
For HDD the main screw is the 5th screw.
Sometimes the screws are on the side bracket.
As long as the SATA connector and 5th screw in place tight it should not be any problems.

which one is the 5th screw?

Why lost the screws? First time i see someone lost so many screws.

partly my fault. lend it to a friend a few years ago, he returned it a few weeks later but passed me some screws then he say he forget screw back... then i lazy, never screw back. now want to use found out most of it dont fit...

If you have a spoilt laptop lying / appliance around, a Jerry rigged method would be to try and mix and match screws to see if it fits..

unfortunately, no...

You can get these screws from Bell Systems at SLT.

thanks. but what should i tell them? i don't know the size number or part number...

Look at service manual for specific screw then get from Taobao .

i couldn't find any service manual for this laptop, only able to find "Generic User Guide" and "Quick Start Guide" but both don't talk about any type of screws...

EDIT: sorry, just googled again and i found it, i got it already, thanks

 

[hawthorne]

partly my fault. lend it to a friend a few years ago, he returned it a few weeks later but passed me some screws then he say he forget screw back... then i lazy, never screw back. now want to use found out most of it dont fit...

Why your friend need to unscew the screws? U also very good to your friend hor. If I lend my friend my laptop and he go unscrew and even better, still can say forgot to screw back, I would f him upside down liao. So many screws some more. seebey irresponsible

 

[eric3743]

which one is the 5th screw?

The bottom left which in line with the connector.
That is the only screw in the picture of the HDD.
Also the bracket has to be nicely fit else cannot cover.

 

[wolnavi]

Why your friend need to unscew the screws? U also very good to your friend hor. If I lend my friend my laptop and he go unscrew and even better, still can say forgot to screw back, I would f him upside down liao. So many screws some more. seebey irresponsible

Not very sure, maybe he wanted to use his own ssd, anyways over liao no point getting angry

The bottom left which in line with the connector.

Wouldn't that break the sata connector? Cos there are no screws to secure the hdd to the caddy, and I also need to move the laptop around, so I'm scared it will not be as secure and might snap off...

 

[eric3743]

Not very sure, maybe he wanted to use his own ssd, anyways over liao no point getting angry



Wouldn't that break the sata connector? Cos there are no screws to secure the hdd to the caddy, and I also need to move the laptop around, so I'm scared it will not be as secure and might snap off...

Nope.
The caddy is tight fit and if mis-aligned the cover cannot be close tight.
This is the same for external HDD case where no screws needed as the connector is the mainly secured.

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[wolnavi]

Nope.
The caddy is tight fit and if mis-aligned the cover cannot be close tight.
This is the same for external HDD case where no screws needed as the connector is the mainly secured.

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Oh I see. But I noticed there's a gap inbetween the bottom of the hdd and the caddy. So I can't really connect to the connector unless I screw the hdd to the caddy which will help align the connectors together... if you don't understand I can record a video for you, sorry I don't really know how explain it properly