New fans came in today...need help...

[pinnacle2009]

So my 3 Coolermaster fans came in today. I am trying to install them. However, I CANNOT get the screws into those holes! There are no threads in the holes, but as far as I can tell from other observation, this is normal. I am not sure if these screws are just way too big or what. They gotta be the normal size though, all 3 came with the same size screws =/

Any advice to get these in? Didn't ever think that installing fans would be a problem! lol

 

[saaiello]

I usually use a cordless screwdriver to put the screws in the fan before i try to mount them. Then just take them out and mount it in the case like you would normally makes the screws easier to start again.

 

[pinnacle2009]

Thats what I have been trying to do. I need to see if I an find a power drill.

So this is normal?

 

[saaiello]

Yes i've had to go as far as using a small drill bit to make the holes a little bigger.

 

[pinnacle2009]

LOL I just had an idea. Went and tried it, screws slid right it NO PROBLEM

I had some lube/grease, put a little bit in the hole and on the screw. It screwed right in as if there had been threads there the entire time lol