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Author Topic: How do you secure your Power Supply?  (Read 1947 times)

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SgtSlaughter

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How do you secure your Power Supply?
« on: February 03, 2014, 07:52:42 pm »
I'm trying to figure out a good way to secure my power supply, and I'm curious how most people do it?

I've seen a few people use some metal L brackets and screw into the side of the PS, not sure if you can just buy that stuff at home depot or what?

Alternatively I was thinking maybe just use some zip ties or even just hot glue it in place.

Any recommendations? I was thinking I should probably avoid the hot glue since PS are known to give out from time to time.


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Re: How do you secure your Power Supply?
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2014, 08:08:50 pm »
I use industrial strength velcro with adhesive backing.

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Re: How do you secure your Power Supply?
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2014, 08:21:24 pm »
I hack up an old PC case.

You can buy L-brackets at any home improvement store though.

I definitely wouldn't use hot glue.

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Re: How do you secure your Power Supply?
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2014, 08:22:59 pm »
Ahh yes... Velcro, I like it!  I used some crappy stuff for the hard drive, never even thought of getting some better stuff for the PS.

Good to know with the L-brackets, I figured that was the case just never bought them there before.

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Re: How do you secure your Power Supply?
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2014, 08:38:36 pm »
I would make up something using L brackets and what not purchased from home depot or similar

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Re: How do you secure your Power Supply?
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2014, 09:46:24 pm »
L brackets or flat brackets, depending on location. And threaded inserts in MDF is a must.

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Re: How do you secure your Power Supply?
« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2014, 11:25:42 am »
I use hot melt glue and run a nice bead all along the bottom of the power supply.
Its plenty strong.
When I need to remove it I cut the plastic weld with a nice box cutter.

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Re: How do you secure your Power Supply?
« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2014, 12:02:01 pm »
I used hot glue one year on the holiday ginger bread house and it held well.
I wouldn't use hot glue to mount a psu. It cost such a small amount to use little metal brackets of some kind and they're perfectly easy to get at any home improvement store.

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Re: How do you secure your Power Supply?
« Reply #8 on: February 04, 2014, 01:26:06 pm »
I used hot glue one year on the holiday ginger bread house and it held well.
I would use hot glue to mount a psu. It costs such a small amount to use hot glue and it's perfectly easy to get at any home improvement store.

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Re: How do you secure your Power Supply?
« Reply #9 on: February 04, 2014, 01:32:01 pm »
L Brackets and Cable Ties,  It's not pretty but the power supply isn't going anywhere that's for sure.  :cheers:

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Re: How do you secure your Power Supply?
« Reply #10 on: February 04, 2014, 01:47:28 pm »
I used hot glue one year on the holiday ginger bread house and it held well.
I would use hot glue to mount a psu. It costs such a small amount to use hot glue and it's perfectly easy to get at any home improvement store.

Is there an echo in here.  ;D

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Re: How do you secure your Power Supply?
« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2014, 09:22:09 pm »
Thanks guys for the suggestions!