So I've got this 1 liter PC I would like to mount under my desk. I got the compatible vesa kit from lenovo, and would rather use the standard bolts that are provided.
How do I fix them to my particle board desk? Simple holes will not hold the tight thread of the bolts, and I didn't find 'hollow' screws that would hold these, I'm not even sure they exist.
What would be the solution here? Just skip the bolts and put some regular screws? I fear the result won't be very clean...
Thanks
Update: job done with threaded inserts:
I’d recommend these in particle board.
Regular screws are your easiest option. If you wanted to complicate matters and be fancy, use rivet nuts, but you'd have to figure out what size your screws are, and they'd probably not be long enough. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet_nut
I would skip the screws and mount it with 3m Dual Lock. Unlike regular Velcro the two sides are the same smooth, non-snagging texture. It is very strong, but also removable without leaving any damage.
Yea, regular screws is what I would do.
Look for "threaded inserts," probably something with a coarse thread. These will give you a mounting point for machine screws.
If you're worried about using just the four provided bolts (I would be), use multiple inserts or regular screws to attach a board at multiple points, then use the inserts on the board.
It's going to be under your desk. I wouldn't worry about clean too much.
I've mounted my audio interface under my desk with screws right into the bottom of the IKEA table. To those screws I've attached a Velcro cable tie to each side and it holds it pretty tight. Never had a problem with it. Been doing it across multiple tables for 10+ years.
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