what size drill bit do I need to mount an s-video jack?

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what size drill bit do I need to mount an s-video jack?

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hopefully a really, really simple question
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Re: what size drill bit do I need to mount an s-video jack?

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Why don't you take a ruler and just measure the jack?
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Re: what size drill bit do I need to mount an s-video jack?

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It depends on the jack. I use chassis mount ones.
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Re: what size drill bit do I need to mount an s-video jack?

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Indeed, different jacks will be different. It will likely be around 5/16 or 3/8 which should be included in any halfway decent starter drill bit set. Just remember that you want to drill into plastic slowly. You want to cut it, not melt it.
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Re: what size drill bit do I need to mount an s-video jack?

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You may want to drill a smaller hole than you need and then use a circular file to get the correct diameter. This worked for me doing an S-video mod to a Genesis, gave me a nice snug fit.
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