[NTLK] USB-001

[Dennis B. Swaney]

On 13/03/11 09:24PDT, Frank Gruendel wrote:
>> there are two screw holes to mount the board however in testing we
>> didnt find these to be necessary as the connector itself does provide
>> a firm method of fixing the board into the newton.
>
> If it was my Newton, I'd make sure to use these screw holes. Admittedly the
> insertion force of an USB connector is not that high. But if the USB-001 is
> built the way the SER-001 is, all insertion force would end up as shearing
> strain at the mainboard connector unless you fasten the board to the
> mainboard. That's not much different from the problem with torn-off
> interconnect ports. Why take a risk?
>

What size and type screws would you recommend? How much space is there 
between the back of the board and the case?

Frank, I'm going to use your site as the guide to dis-assembly of my 2100.
-- 
Sincerely,
Dennis B. Swaney

Newton MP 2100
iPhone 3GS
iPad