PCB fastening: use of magnets?

[michcfr]

Hello,

To fasten a PCB inside an enclosure, the traditional way is to drill a hole at each corner of the PCB and then use a screw or standoff to fix it on the enclosure.
As alternative I am wondering if we can use magnets: tiny neodymium magnets are soldered at each corner of the PCB like a SMD component. The PCB is then placed on a metallic part/plate on the enclosure.

Is it feasible? I did not find any SMD solderable magnet or examples on the market/web.
If yes, what are the advantages and drawbacks of this solution?


Regards,
Michel

 

[KlausST]

Hi,

soldering magnets:
You know there is the "curie temperature"? If you heat the magnet to this temperature then they lose magentism.

You are free to use magnets, but you are also responsible if there is a problem with the magnets. Mechanical shock may make your PCB to get loose.
Think about transport...

Klaus