Here’s a quick tip on how to mount a power strip, or anything that uses these keyholes… and it requires NO MEASUREMENTS at all!
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Flip the power strip over so you have the keyholes exposed:
![](https://lrn2diy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-21-at-7.59.06-PM-1024x459.png)
Use some masking tape or painters tape to cover up the two keyholes.
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Feel where the little skinny part of the keyhole is, and poke a hole in it:
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Make sure to poke the hole at the end of the keyhole like so:
![](https://lrn2diy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-21-at-8.02.17-PM-1024x570.png)
![](https://lrn2diy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-21-at-8.02.45-PM-1024x486.png)
Get the power strip approximately positioned where you want it mounted.
![](https://lrn2diy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-21-at-8.05.25-PM-1024x570.png)
Peel off the tape from the power strip and place it as close to the position as you can.
![](https://lrn2diy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-21-at-8.06.24-PM.png)
Drive your two screws into the holes you created in the tape.
![](https://lrn2diy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-21-at-8.08.30-PM.png)
With the screws in, you can tear the tape right off.
![](https://lrn2diy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-21-at-8.09.35-PM.png)
From there, place the power strip into position and you’re good to go!
![](https://lrn2diy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-21-at-8.10.24-PM-1024x529.png)
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Not too shabby!
Check out the video here!