David,
I agree with your description with one exception. My experience is
that the 1/2" screw prevents complete closure of the locking tab near
the stylus holder. I can get the case to click as you describe, but
only when that screw is removed. It sticks out above the PCB just
enough to cause the bulge and prevent the click. The case closes
with very minor bulge (above the door) without that screw.
Suggestions?
Thanks again,
Chris
>Hi everyone,
>
>Most of you should have received the additional mounting screws
>by now. (International customers will have to wait a few more days.)
>
>I have been reading the feedback that some of you have sent me
>and I hope I have been able to address all of your questions/comments/
>concerns.
>
>The need to secure the board has become apparent as demonstrated by
>the problems a few of you have experienced.
>
>It is my hope that the additional screws you were sent should
>prevent any more problems.
>
>A number of you have reported that the case does not fit correctly
>after fitting the board. I poured over this problem for some time
>as the two units I have at home show no obvious bulge.
>
>I refused to believe that the manufacturing tolerance from unit
>to unit was so great. The case is an injection molded part and
>varies minimally from unit to unit.
>
>Then, when I was putting a unit together (for the Nth time ;-P)
>I did indeed see a bulge!
>
>This was not there previously and could not be due to the fitting
>of the board as I had not removed the SER-001.
>
>The 'problem' turns out to be the locking tab immediately next to
>the stylus.
>
>If this is not engaged fully, the case will bulge.
>Just closing the two case halves does not engage it fully most of the
>time. It will appear closed but really isn't.
>
>The answer is simple. Once the case halves are reassembled, press on
>the spot on the bottom case half between the stylus and the port door
>near to where the top and bottom case halves meet.
>
>You will here a distinct 'click' as the tab fully mates.
>
>Check out the fit and I think you will find it is a lot better.
>
>It is possible that some of you will still experience a 'bulge'
>but it should be less pronounced.
>
>As far as the screws are concerned, it is important to put BOTH
>screws in. The 1/2" screw tightens fully in the corner and will
>stop the board from twisting and putting strain on the internal
>connector.
>The 1/4" screw SHOULD NOT BE TIGHTENED FULLY. It provides additional
>holding power but the boss that it screws into does not meet
>with the board. Just tighten till the head is flush.
>
>Finally,
>
>There are still some units left, but not many :(
>
>http://www.members.tripod.com/mrpcbman/mini-din.htm
>
>Have fun my dongle-less friends,
>
>David Humphreys
>
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