Hole for Case Screws is Too Big

[ZeroAquaduct]

I have a low quality case. One of the holes on the back of my case, where I screw the sides to the bracket, is broken. When I try to put a screw in it, it keeps turning like there's nothing there. This is the bottom left-hand screw that's having problems. Is there anything I could do to fix this? Or do I just put in a larger screw? I don't want to damage the case any further. :(

[Mizzery]

I would go with a bigger screw.

[JDXNC]

If you had acess to welding equipment you could weld up the hole then redrill and tap it, but thats a lot of work, it would be much easier to just use a bigger screw, perhaps you could soulder the hole then redrill & tap that but soulder is ver soft and it after a few times of taking the screw out it would need to be re-done.

I saw go for the bigger screw.... the standard size for most computer screws is 6/32, find an 8/32 self tapping screw and it will make itself new threads and won't wreck you case.

[Mizzery]

Or you could try some jb weld, let it dry, then sand drill and tap it. But unless u want to repaint, it isn't going to look pretty.

[JDXNC]

Or... it might be tricky but you could glue a nut over the hole on the inside, then just screw it into it.

[StillLife]

Depending on how tight you wanted it on there you could run a bolt through from inside and then put a wing nut for easy removal on the outside. If you wanted it tighter you would either have to find a bolt head that would catch an edge on the case so it would not spin whilst tighting. Other than that the JB welding a nut on the inside is a good idea as well. Personally, I would get a bigger screw. :)

[ZeroAquaduct]

Thanks for the replies!