Screw damaged. Now how do I remove the screw?

[slicksilver]

I was trying to clean my mouse and I just noticed that the screw is damaged. The screwdriver wont sit in properly and I need to remove this screw really badly. What is the best way to do this? Is there any oil/lubricant or something which will make it come out easier?

Thanks

Raj

 

[Mill]

Don't be a dumbass next time and use a proper tool? 😕

 

[flxnimprtmscl]

How big is the screw? If it's a normal size screw (philips head I'm assuming) go to your nearest hardware store and get a set of easy outs. You'll have to be careful with those though since you have to tap them a bit to get them to seat in the screw and I doubt you want to wack on your mouse too hard. If it's a tiny one like on a pair of glasses or something you might be screwed. No idea how you'd get that out.

 

[AlienCraft]

Or use a pair of diagonal cutters to grab the head and loosen it.

 

[morkinva]

If its not recessed you could use a dremel tool to cut a slot in the screw head

 

[Wingznut]

Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
How big is the screw? If it's a normal size screw (philips head I'm assuming) go to your nearest hardware store and get a set of easy outs.

Heh... Probably easier (and cheaper) to just buy a new mouse.

If you are spending time cleaning your mouse, it's time to get an optical anyway. 😉

 

[StageLeft]

If you are spending time cleaning your mouse, it's time to get an optical anyway.

Agreed. Ball mouses/mice are crap. WTF are you still using one for?

 

[GtPrOjEcTX]

who says its a ball mouse? and why would you think it was anyways? what was the last ball mouse you had that required screws to hold the ball in?!?!?

 

[Thoreau]

Originally posted by: GtPrOjEcTX
who says its a ball mouse? and why would you think it was anyways? what was the last ball mouse you had that required screws to hold the ball in?!?!?

What was the last optical mouse that required cleaning so badly that it had to be disassembled?

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: GtPrOjEcTX
who says its a ball mouse? and why would you think it was anyways? what was the last ball mouse you had that required screws to hold the ball in?!?!?

I was trying to clean my mouse Unless he's been running the mouse over a filthy floor chances are it wouldn't need cleaning if it was an optical. Ever.