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Corsair H100i loose screws can't hold fan what to do next?

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#1 ·
Hi guys,

I bought my pc in parts in april 2013 most of them from scan computers uk.

At first I bought HAF 922 case but after a year of use I decided to switch to something smaller that is easier to keep clean FRACTAL DESIGN MINI R2.

When I was first installing my h100i two of the screw holes were already loose and couldn't stay in without dropping out, but I didn't make this a problem as 3 screws on each fan were enough.
Few days ago when I moving hardware between this two cases and I tried to clean radiator I found that I couldn't tighten screws enough to hold fans, at this moment 3 holes on right side and 1 on the left.

I don't see this as I was not touching this stuff since day one. I had no choice but to remove one of the fans :/ Is there anything I can do now?

 
#2 ·
See if the screws you have match up without the fans in there. Could be a case of the threads on the cooler going bad/needing a re-tap.
 
#3 ·
I don't have more screws like that I already checked.

Hydro Series Fan Mounting Screw Kit


I could buy them but I think it's more likely to be a problem with holes in radiator. When I tried to tighten screws to radiator without fan they were ok but I would need them to be much longer for fans.
If I buy new one and fit them permanently how will I clean radiator later on?
 
#4 ·
What about trying to mount the fans in betwen the case and the AIO on the other side using the longer screws?
 
#8 ·
The picture of the kit above shows it, did you not get it with your AIO? If not, yeah eBay via sellers in China will cost next to nothing. You would need 30mm long screws unless the core on the AIO is right up there next to the frame.
 
#9 ·
yes I did get screws exactly like in this set, but I could mount fan only with screws that are much longer than the one corsair include in the box or offer to buy in the kit. How to find this screws, "screws in google" doesnt really help :./

Yes I'm a complete noob -.-
 
#10 ·
I think the screws are UNC 6-32. Measure the length of the screws. If 30mm, then just get 6-32 30mm long screws from a local hardware store or eBay if you have none close by. If you have a store close by, then take the fans and AIO with you and check in person.
 
#12 ·
That's not even the right size or length! If you have no idea then talk to Corsair and find out the exact type of screws needed first.
 
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