Installing a case fan without screws

[Megasonic988]

Unfortunately, the case fan I bought didn't come with screws (don't ask.)

I notice that most people use bolts+ washers or special screws, which I don't have. Is there any way to improvise?

I have thought about:

Tape
Glue
Toothpicks
STICKY TAC

Any other ideas?

 

[EXT64]

Twist ties or wires I have used in the past. Another option is to take two screws out of a preinstalled case fan (it will still have 2 and be stable) and use to install your new fan.

 

[JohnnyLucky]

Take one case fan screw to your local hardware store or hobby shop. I buy mine at my Local Ace Hardware store. They are very very inexpensive - just a few pennies each.

When I saw the title of your thread I was expecting to see a question about the rubber fasteners used to reduce fan vibration.

 

[delluser1]

I was expecting to see a question about the rubber fasteners used to reduce fan vibration.

That's what came into my mind.


+1 EXT64

 

[shubham1401]

I had the same problem as you have.

I used Electric tape
Works fine.

If you want, I can provide some pics...

 

[BradyT88]

zip ties work wonders as well

 

[Megasonic988]

Thanks guys, I used a combination of metal wire and electric ties. Works great.