My 7800 is missing one case screw

[AlecRob]

Anyone know where I can find replacements ? It would really alleviate my OCD lol

[+Trebor]

4 hours ago, AlecRob said:

Anyone know where I can find replacements ? It would really alleviate my OCD lol

Thanks to @DrVenkman for this post:

 

 

"...black Phillips head screws, approximately 5/8" long and 1/8" diameter including threads..."

[+x=usr(1536)]

Ace Hardware, and specifically Ace Hardware.  I've found replacements for case screws (including those used in multiple Atari machines and devices) in their fasteners section that are otherwise only obtainable online, or through somewhere like Fastenal.

 

Be prepared to get a close-enough match where the type of screw, thread pitch, etc. match but the length may be slightly shorter, plating is different, etc.  Replace all of them at once and be soothed

[+-^CrossBow^-]

In regards to the 7800, a shorter screw is NOT a bad thing.

[Silver Back]

20 minutes ago, x=usr(1536) said:

Ace Hardware, and specifically Ace Hardware.  I've found replacements for case screws (including those used in multiple Atari machines and devices) in their fasteners section that are otherwise only obtainable online, or through somewhere like Fastenal.

 

Be prepared to get a close-enough match where the type of screw, thread pitch, etc. match but the length may be slightly shorter, plating is different, etc.  Replace all of them at once and be soothed

This is good to know but my local ace shutdown about 20 years ago or more now. I miss them more often than one should. 

[+DrVenkman]

I have had excellent luck matching fasteners at any decent hardware store, both small local places and large chains like Home Depot or Lowes in the US.