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So I've got this 1 liter PC I would like to mount under my desk. I got the compatible vesa kit from lenovo, and would rather use the standard bolts that are provided.

How do I fix them to my particle board desk? Simple holes will not hold the tight thread of the bolts, and I didn't find 'hollow' screws that would hold these, I'm not even sure they exist.

What would be the solution here? Just skip the bolts and put some regular screws? I fear the result won't be very clean...

Thanks

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[–] slazer2au@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Yea, regular screws is what I would do.

[–] spankmonkey@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Same, plus a recommendation to pre drill with a drill bit slightly narrower than the screws so that it doesn't makes the material bubble out but also gets a good grip

[–] onslaught545@lemmy.zip 3 points 4 months ago

This isn't a great idea for particle board. Threaded inserts would be a safer option.