[Elecraft] DB9 connectors

[Raymond METZGER]

Hi everybody,

Reading the Reflector convinced me that a RS232 connection is better than a
USB connection between the K3 and the computer. 

I recently changed my laptop and succeeded in finding a laptop with a RS232
com port (HP ProBook 650 G1).
The problem I'm now facing is that normal DB9 female connectors cannot be
reliably inserted in the male DB9 connector of the laptop due to the
physical characteristics of the male DB9 connector : there are no nuts on
the laptop to attach the connector and the height of normal DB9 female
connectors is too big.  I looked at many supplier web pages but didn't find
a thinner DB9 connector without bolts. 

Has anybody made the same experience and resolved the problem ?

Thank you
De Ray, F4FNT