Old intel motherboard with screws stuck

[Wall7486]

I was trying to take out the motherboard on my old rig. Three of the nine screws were completely stuck and I tried with five screw drivers and still couldn't get it to come out. Is like locked tight. Will an electric screw driver help? or something else?

 

[Peter]

Are they stuck hard, or are they turning without coming out?

A proper screwdriver will help - and if your fingers have limited power, an electric one might do better than them. Be careful not to stab something.

 

[Wall7486]

They are not turning at all. It's just frustrating as those are the last 3 screws I need to take out. I'll see how will an electric screw will go when I receive from a friend tommorow. I just hope that there is still enough grip for the electric screw because i sort of scrapped a portion of the opening on the screw, when I was using all my strength.

 

[us3rnotfound]

Originally posted by: Peter
Be careful not to stab something.

too late

 

[lenjack]

You might try a tiny drop of pentrating oil. Leave it overnite and try then.

 

[dman]

Careful with the electric screw driver / drill, as they may actually strip the head before it turns. The oil idea may help. Post a pic of case / layout, perhaps another option will reveal itself?