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Any reason not to mount a PSU with only 3 screws?

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I wouldn't worry about it. 

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I'm reusing old parts. The PSU, a Dell R622G, has different mounting points. So 2 screws actually line up, a hole can be drilled for 1, but the other screw is in the rectangular gap so it wouldn't provide any support. It's a bottom mounted PSU, and it has no fan. I'm just wondering if for some reason it would not be safe to only mount it with 3 screws (like could it become loose when the case is moved).

 

PSU: https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Dell-Without-Precision-Compatible/dp/B005OAV3NE

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I wouldn't worry about it. 

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my PSU is mounted with only 2 screws. i doubt it's going anywhere. shook it like a madman, no movement 

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I've mounted a psu with one screw and some duct tape it will be fine

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I don't think it's a huge deal to mount it with only three screws.

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3 minutes ago, Technicolors said:

my PSU is mounted with only 2 screws. i doubt it's going anywhere. shook it like a madman, no movement 

Luckily there is not much earthquake in Saskatchewan or Florida.

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