Just got a wingman and seems like everyone who owns one already notice is the 'wiggle' when it's closed.
This is a simple mod/fix that cost nothing.
There are 2 method, temporary and permanent (sorta). Temp will allow you to remove the mod with no tools and permanent will require tools to remove.
Ok, first the temporary mod.
You'll need a PC expansion slot cover, preferably one that doesn't have a chrome coating (because those are too thick)
yours might look different, without the holes, but it shouldn't matter.
Tools:
Metal Nibbler (or dremel with cutoff disk or any metal cutting tool)
2 Torx Screwdriver with T10 bit (only needed for permanent version)
optional: metal file or grinding wheel & pliers
Ok you need to cut this part out of the Expansion slot cover and then cut off the red part.
Depending on how you cut your part, you might need to file/grind down the edges to remove any burrs.
With your finish piece you want to insert it under the flathead screwdriver bit.
The curve should butt up against the washer/joint
Like so...
When closed the tab should fit under the plastic/box cutter tool. You might have to adjust it so that it'll clear the screw/joint.
This is an outer view on how it should be on the inside.
The only problem with this is that it'll fall out when you use the flathead screwdriver bit. So you might lose it in the field when working with flathead screws. If you like this mod, you can always do the permanent version.
Ok, now to the Permanent version...
You have to remove the Torx screw that are holding the screwdriver bits. You'll need two T10 Torx screwdriver because the bottom one turns when you try to unscrew the top.
Once you have the screw out, take out the screwdriver bits & the washer. You don't need the washer anymore, so store it somewhere safe.
Now with the screw driver bit trace the contour on the expansion slot cover. Use the long, lower Torx screw and put it in the holes to line them up.
Now cut it out and file/grind the edges.
Now reassemble your bits. Tab on the bottom, Flathead screwdriver & Phillips driver.
Afterwards open your screwdriver bits. if they're hard to open, loosen the torx with half a turn until the bits can turn freely.
Again the tab should fit under the plastic/box cutter when you close it. (not fully closed in pic)
if you still get a minor 'wiggle' use a pair of pliers and bend the tab up slightly. This way it'll make better contact with the plastic/box cutter. Some expansion slot covers already has a slight bend on it so depends on what kind you have, you may or may not have to adjust.
Here's the Wingman opened, the tab doesn't stick out that much to get in the way of anything.
Temp version took me about 15mins, permanent version took about 30mins. The metal nibbler made cutting the parts out fast and used a dremel grinding stone to remove the burrs. Depending on what you use, it might take you longer or shorter, but still relatively easy to do.
Technically you can use the wingman's plier to bend and break off the expansion slot cover and the file to smooth it. It won't look as nice, but it'll still work and cost you nothing if you have no other tools.
This is a simple mod/fix that cost nothing.
There are 2 method, temporary and permanent (sorta). Temp will allow you to remove the mod with no tools and permanent will require tools to remove.
Ok, first the temporary mod.
You'll need a PC expansion slot cover, preferably one that doesn't have a chrome coating (because those are too thick)
yours might look different, without the holes, but it shouldn't matter.
Tools:
Metal Nibbler (or dremel with cutoff disk or any metal cutting tool)
2 Torx Screwdriver with T10 bit (only needed for permanent version)
optional: metal file or grinding wheel & pliers
Ok you need to cut this part out of the Expansion slot cover and then cut off the red part.
Depending on how you cut your part, you might need to file/grind down the edges to remove any burrs.
With your finish piece you want to insert it under the flathead screwdriver bit.
The curve should butt up against the washer/joint
Like so...
When closed the tab should fit under the plastic/box cutter tool. You might have to adjust it so that it'll clear the screw/joint.
This is an outer view on how it should be on the inside.
The only problem with this is that it'll fall out when you use the flathead screwdriver bit. So you might lose it in the field when working with flathead screws. If you like this mod, you can always do the permanent version.
Ok, now to the Permanent version...
You have to remove the Torx screw that are holding the screwdriver bits. You'll need two T10 Torx screwdriver because the bottom one turns when you try to unscrew the top.
Once you have the screw out, take out the screwdriver bits & the washer. You don't need the washer anymore, so store it somewhere safe.
Now with the screw driver bit trace the contour on the expansion slot cover. Use the long, lower Torx screw and put it in the holes to line them up.
Now cut it out and file/grind the edges.
Now reassemble your bits. Tab on the bottom, Flathead screwdriver & Phillips driver.
Afterwards open your screwdriver bits. if they're hard to open, loosen the torx with half a turn until the bits can turn freely.
Again the tab should fit under the plastic/box cutter when you close it. (not fully closed in pic)
if you still get a minor 'wiggle' use a pair of pliers and bend the tab up slightly. This way it'll make better contact with the plastic/box cutter. Some expansion slot covers already has a slight bend on it so depends on what kind you have, you may or may not have to adjust.
Here's the Wingman opened, the tab doesn't stick out that much to get in the way of anything.
Temp version took me about 15mins, permanent version took about 30mins. The metal nibbler made cutting the parts out fast and used a dremel grinding stone to remove the burrs. Depending on what you use, it might take you longer or shorter, but still relatively easy to do.
Technically you can use the wingman's plier to bend and break off the expansion slot cover and the file to smooth it. It won't look as nice, but it'll still work and cost you nothing if you have no other tools.