Mounting things to the ceiling

[Ryan Wright]

I have a carbon monoxide sensor I want to mount to the ceiling in the
bedroom. What is the recommended procedure? Can I put a couple of
screws into the ceiling without penetrating the roof? Should I use
double sided sticky tape instead? I have the soft, vinyl ceiling and
am really hesitant to put screws through it, especially as these
sensors need to be replaced every 7 years and who knows if the new one
will have the same mounting pattern.

-Ryan