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  1. 02-15-2004, 04:21 PM #1
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    Screw Vibration

    Have any of you found that the screws holding down your motherboard and hdd loosen due to viabrations in the car?
    2007 Honda Fit Sport 1.5L SOHC-VTEC
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  2. 02-15-2004, 04:25 PM #2
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    I was worried about that happening, so I used some of my girlfriend's nail varnish to stick the screwheads (holds them, but doesn't stop them being undone if I want to get them undone). Hasn't come loose yet.
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  3. 02-15-2004, 04:28 PM #3
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    sweet idea!
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    Use removable threadlock compund. Like Loctite 222 (purple).
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  5. 02-15-2004, 04:34 PM #5
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    YOu know what, I never even thought of that. OH ****... I bet it happens a lot though. I will have to try the nail polish thing.
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