Stuck screw...

[Edge17]

Anyone have any ideas of how to get a stuck screw out?

I'm trying to unscrew the back of my laptop so I can replace the fan....but I think i've also managed to strip a good deal of the head. Any ideas?

-edge

 

[Mermaidman]

Drill.

 

[olds]

Try different sized drivers both phillpis and standard.

 

[xSauronx]

sears and other places sell a bit that can handle it. otherwise, if you have a much smaller drillbit, a drill, and a steady hand, you can drill it out...but i cant imagine that being a good idea to try with a laptop

 

[oynaz]

You can sometimes get a grip with a pair of pliers.
And remember to use the correct screwdriver. Lots of people use Philips screwdrivers for Pozidrive screws. That screws up the screws (Haha. Bedtime for me, I guess

 

[Mermaidman]

Originally posted by: oynaz
You can sometimes get a grip with a pair of pliers.
And remember to use the correct screwdriver. Lots of people use Philips screwdrivers for Pozidrive screws. That screws up the screws (Haha. Bedtime for me, I guess

Crazy Dane!

 

[Edge17]

man, wouldn't be too thrilled about taking a drill to my laptop...

if thats what it takes, thats what i'll do...anyone have any other suggestions before I attempt that. Its a little irritating because I managed to get it out yesterday, and today I can't

 

[LumbergTech]

use the pokey thing from a pair of nail clippers and carefully apply pressure at the right angle..thats how ive gotten some pretty crazy screws out ...or other various similar objects

 

[Heisenberg]

You can always get a set of these and give it a shot if all else fails.

 

[Edge17]

thanks guys, ended up using a flathead screwdriver and turning it with a pair of pliers. Longer lever=more torque

 

[d3n]

Ive used a drimmel to slot a spot for a big flathead screwdriver in cases like this.

 

[Thorny]

Originally posted by: Edge17
thanks guys, ended up using a flathead screwdriver and turning it with a pair of pliers. Longer lever=more torque

Don't put it back in this time

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: Edge17
thanks guys, ended up using a flathead screwdriver and turning it with a pair of pliers. Longer lever=more torque

You're welcome.