[Elecraft] KPA100 side panel stripped screw threads

Mon Jul 29 18:13:01 2002

I think mine is just about stripped also.  I have been leaving these two
screws out.  It doesn't take too many top-swaps to wear out the soft
aluminum heat sink.

RonE.
WØIFL

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Subject: [Elecraft] KPA100 side panel stripped screw threads

>
> Hello all,
>
> I managed to strip the threads in one side of the heatsink that receives
the
> side panel screw. The is the thin channel, not a drilled and tapped screw
> hole. This happened after a couple installations of the KPA100. Those of
you
> that will be swapping out tops may want to exercise caution. No hard
> feelings though, this is a great kit and the quality is high throughout!
>
> I jammed in electrical tape to give something for the screw to grab on to
> but am searching for a more elegant way of fixing this. Perhaps an insert
of
> some sort that would be inserted into the heatsink?
>
> Steve
> Kc7zvm
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