Don -

Take a look at IPC-2221, section 5.2.  This provides a pretty good set of
guidelines for the designer.  Realize that the decision to fasten or secure a
component must lie with the designer of the board or assembly, based on the
intended system usage.  These are no longer fixed rules served up on a "one
size fits all" basis.

Regards - Kelly

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