Loose dvi port on AGA mk2cr

[petercli]

I installed a AGA mk2cr into my A1200. The DVI connector flops around loose because the  cable doesn't have the hole that allows you  to screw the end to the A1200 case , like in this video  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbteWszZa4Q  . Is there a face place I can get to hold the connector in place?

[danbeaver]

No easy option exists to make a back plate that securely attaches to a rear connected back plane.

However, there are two options:  use double sided foam tape on the bottom of the DVI connector module, or drill a hole in the plastic bottom of the A1200 and attach it with an M3 but and bolt aligning the hole with one of the two on the bottom plate.

Both options will leave a gap which can be filled in with a piece of scrap sheet metal cut and drilled to match up the holes of the DVI connector, or just use stiff paper/cardboard.

[petercli]

Dan ,  my  a1200 case already has mounting hole. The problem is that Indivision  took away the hole in  the DVI cable  . If you watch the last 30 seconds of the video I mentioned above, you'll see that the old DVI cable has the hole.

[danbeaver]

At 11:38 into the 13:49 minute video his case does already have a hole (the last 30 seconds is just a screen shot), so I assume that the A1200 cr version is the same as the A4000's connector in plastic.  Under that assumption, you need an "L-shaped" piece of metal or plastic with a cut-out on the short side to attach the hex mounting screws to and then the long side would screw or glue to the inside of the case.  For those of us who refurbish Amigas, this would take a few minutes to shape with metal shears, a Dremel tool, or scissors; for a beginner you would need to find someone familiar with the dimensions and materials and have one made for you, so good luck on your search.