[olug] Hard Drive Addition to a Compaq Deskpro

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For my compaq case, I ripped the screws out with a standard flatheas
screwdriver.  The only problem I had adding a new drive was no bay.  Simple
enouth, grabbed a few studs and went in through the case.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fruhwirth, John" <JFruhwirth at huskers.unl.edu>
To: <olug at olug.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 4:54 PM
Subject: RE: [olug] Hard Drive Addition to a Compaq Deskpro


> Or, if you don't want to spend money to buy Torx screwdrivers, allen
> wrenches also work sometimes.  You're more likely to have some hex (allen)
> wrenches laying around than torx.
> Just my $.02 of advice and wisdom.
> russ
>
> John (Russ) Fruhwirth
> UNL Athletic Dept./Computing Services
> 402-472-2368
> 101 East Stadium
> Lincoln, NE  68588
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Matthew G. Marsh [mailto:mgm at midwestlinux.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 4:50 PM
> To: olug at olug.org
> Subject: Re: [olug] Hard Drive Addition to a Compaq Deskpro
>
> On Wed, 17 Apr 2002, Don Kauffman wrote:
>
> > >Unfortunatly, getting the drive to just slide in requires some fancy
> > >screws that only Compaq uses :(
> > >
> > Having poked around a little bit more I see what you mean.
>
> Actually they are called Torx head screws and they are in common use in
> automotive equipment. Designed so that the driver can place greater rotary
> pressure than with a standard Phillips head - hence the name Torx
> (torque). Also in common use in camcorders and professional music
> equipment in mini sizes. Hop over to Sears and pick up a set or if you
> only want Compaq sizes then you only need #10 and #15. Make sure that you
> only use the correct length when installing the drive into the bay. They
> are designed to completely contact the sheet metal.
>
> > >Oh, and that's just the two different styles of Compaq Deskpro that
I've
> > >seen: yours may be different.
>
> All the specs and exploded diagrams are on the web. I have to dig out the
> URL I use - it is for an aftermarket parts vendor for older Compaq stuff.
> Get the actual model number and search google for parts. Quite easy.
>
> > Like I said earlier, this is so reassuring!  :-) Just kidding.  ..
> >
> > Thanks to all who responded for your help. It looks like a minor to
> > middle  tear down..
> > --
> > Don Kauffman
> > Email: mailto:dkauffman at tconl.com
> > ---------------------------------
> > I feel like I'm diagonally parked
> >           in a parallel universe!
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> Matthew G. Marsh,  President
> Paktronix Systems LLC
> 1506 North 59th Street
> Omaha  NE  68104
> Phone: (402) 932-7250
> Email: mgm at midwestlinux.com
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