WTB: OEM Compaq 9000 Series Rack Screws

[Shadow Lord]

bHello All,

I am in need of at least six (prefer 10) Compaq 9000 Series OEM Rack screws to mount a side panel. I believe these are M6 screws. On the side that had the panel already mounted these were the screws that were used:







I have looked online and on some of the rack accessory suppliers and have found M6 screws which I believe are from HP racks:



Aside from the fact that the OEM is a star head (not a big deal - security is not a huge issue) it is just a tad bigger:





The length I "think" is okay. However, the flange is just a bit too big and it catches on the side panel so you can't screw the screw in all the way (w/o damaging the side panel). The star screws do not do this.

If anyone has any spares they can part with or knows where I can order some (and definitely get the OEM ones vs. the after market/HP ones) I would appreciate it. Thank you!

 

[Shadow Lord]

*bump*

 

[Chuck(G)]

There are lots of Chinese sellers of M6 SS Torx-head screws on eBay. I'd be tempted to chuck a few in a lathe and just turn the heads down a bit. For 10, it should be less than a half-hour's work.

 

[Shadow Lord]

There are lots of Chinese sellers of M6 SS Torx-head screws on eBay. I'd be tempted to chuck a few in a lathe and just turn the heads down a bit. For 10, it should be less than a half-hour's work.

Already did that (well I ground them down) and got the panel up. However, would like some nice proper screws. I am surprised with the large number of these racks out there, there is no real aftermarket supply of used parts...