+- MacResource (https://forums.macresource.com)
+-- Forum: My Category (https://forums.macresource.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=1)
+--- Forum: Tips and Deals (https://forums.macresource.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=3)
+--- Thread: What tool to use. Need to drill outer plastic on LCD so threads line up. (/showthread.php?tid=46361)
What tool to use. Need to drill outer plastic on LCD so threads line up. - Microman - 12-31-2007
My Olevia 42" tv is going to be mounted on my new Costco Audio/Video shelf unit. It's the one that has an arm on the back that can be used to mount your LCD or Plasma TV.
The problem is that the black plastic that covers the 6 holes and the inner threads is offset down just a little. So I can't start the threads. I have read on a thread at AVS forums that this was a problem with some that were built about the time I bought mine.
What do you recommend that I use to enlarge just the plastic without hurting the threads internally.
Thanks.
Re: What tool to use. Need to drill outer plastic on LCD so threads line up. - MacMagus - 12-31-2007
So, there's a piece of plastic with a hole in it and that piece of plastic sits above the threaded hole? The top piece of plastic needs to be carved away just a little to give better access to the threaded hole?
I'd first try a hobby knife. Probably an X-Acto #24.
Re: What tool to use. Need to drill outer plastic on LCD so threads line up. - lafinfil - 12-31-2007
Do you have access to a dremel tool ?
If you do then a cylinder shaped grinding bit would work if you are careful
http://www.dremel.com/en-us/attachments-and-accessories/attachment-accessory-detail.htm?H=188537&G=66241&I=66299
http://www.dremel.com/en-us/attachments-and-accessories/attachment-accessory-group.htm?H=188558&G=66333
Re: What tool to use. Need to drill outer plastic on LCD so threads line up. - macphanatic - 12-31-2007
I would have someone hold a vacuum nozzle near the tool to suck up any dust or pieces as you work.
Re: What tool to use. Need to drill outer plastic on LCD so threads line up. - Cary - 12-31-2007
I like bothe the Dremel, X-Acto and vacuum suggestions.
If it were me, I would probably remove the plastic cover (a number of Phillips screws, I would imagine), and drill with a drill bit 1/8" larger than existing holes...
Cary
Re: What tool to use. Need to drill outer plastic on LCD so threads line up. - M A V I C - 12-31-2007
If you just need to remove some non-structural plastic to get the blots in, use a dremel and a vacuum as suggested.
If you're talking about something structural, I would RMA it. I've got a 42" plasma mounted to the wall on an articulated mount. It extends out from the wall about 4' at full extension. I can't imagine touching any of that structurally with a dremel. I was a bit leery about it to begin with, but my bro who's a mechanical engineer said it's fine.
Re: What tool to use. Need to drill outer plastic on LCD so threads line up. - Spiff - 12-31-2007
Just remember...any tool can be the right tool.
Re: What tool to use. Need to drill outer plastic on LCD so threads line up. - OWC Jamie - 12-31-2007
Carefully melting the plastic with a small wattage soldering iron is an option.
The fumes stink, but there are no drill and dremel chips to get inside the case.