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    Adhesive for MXM X-bracket

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Vaardu, Aug 12, 2020.

  1. Vaardu

    Vaardu Notebook Evangelist

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    I have been looking around online for ideal adhesives so I can mount this X-bracket I recently got, because it didn't arrive with adhesive. But I can't find the ideal one for the purpose of mounting it. Can anyone give me guidance, please?
     
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  2. Dr. AMK

    Dr. AMK Living with Hope

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    You need to explain more, your question is not clear? What MXM X-bracket for which card?
     
    Dr. AMK, Aug 12, 2020
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  3. Khenglish

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    Beware that AMD and some Nvidia 10 series and later boards have large Xbrackets.

    In general I just tape a fallen off x-bracket roughly into place. The screws pull it tight anyway. I've also done a few dab of super glue. If the x-bracket's black insulator is torn, make sure the steel is not touching the card. The xbracket location will have solder bumps for test points that can be shorted out.
     
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  4. Vaardu

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    Well I have this WX4150 that I asked about in another thread. I used the FirePro M5100 pictures as reference for the x-bracket size before I went with it, and compared with the K610m and they looked identical with chances of fitting just fine. The one I found on eBay was said to be for Nvidia cards.

    And the bracket looks pretty new, but it doesn't have the pre-applied adhesive to stick properly, though.
     
    Vaardu, Aug 12, 2020
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