Blocking a Floyd Rose II

[bobmac]

I got an MIJ Strat with a FRLS over a month ago. This is my first experience with a FRLS so I've waited until now to make my verdict.
I like the locking ability as constant re-tuning of guitars has been the bane of my life so far, but I don't use the whammy bar and have in fact unscrewed it and not bothered to replace it. I hate the finicky BS one needs to go through when changing strings/gauges/tunings on a floating bridge, furthermore, I like to remove all strings when I change strings and clean up the fretboard, so the ideal solution seems to be block the bridge. From what I’ve read doing this will make my bridge behave like a fixed bridge and once I set everything up it will remain so and no longer require constant tinkering.
I've searched the Net and there's seems to be 3 methods of doing this blocking:
1) Inserting wood blocks (I've downloaded detailed DIYs with pics on this)
2) Fitting a commercial bridge blocker that can be ordered online.
3) Some sites say you only need to tighten the 2 screws inside the tremolo cavity right in and fit 5 springs (I currently have only 3) to solidly lock the floating trem.
So before I go ahead and actually start undoing things I want to be certain which is best. Personally I like the sound of #3 because it doesn't involve any mods.
So some questions for anyone with experience with blocking FRLS: would #3 totally block the bridge? Any further ideas for me? Also I’ve read that there is a danger of “strings leaving their posts and damaging the knife edges” I don’t know what this means, so how dangerous is this? How do you know if you have done this? All and any advice/ideas will be most appreciated.

[Strat-Talk]

I don't know much (read anything) about the FRLS trem but in my experience Wood Blocks are the standard way to block the trem. Method three keeps the "sound" of the cavity and springs in the loop though and that's a real plus in my mind. I don't block my trem but I've talked to others that use method 3 and they are very happy with the sound.

Again, how any of these relate to the FRLS system are beyond me. I'm referring to a standard or vintage Strat Trem.

Someday save up for an aftermarket finished Strat hardtail body, and bridge and then you can move the electronics, pups and neck to the new body. A hardtail is a great Strat to own.