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Originally Posted by DNSB
Sadly most of the devices I have that use a screw to secure the battery cover just use the device's plastic to hold the screw.
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I really hate that. Every time you remove the screw you see how much plastic it took with it.
Since I got my new (to me) 3D printer I print plastic enclosures for all my little electronic projects.
I put in heat-set brass thread inserts with a soldering iron.
It's a joy to be able open these up without considering how much lifespan I'm using up.
M3 3 mm screws are my "go-to".
I should pick up some smaller sizes for commercial things that I own.