Want to replace ssd in a Steam Deck, the last screw stripped and cannot open the back to get access

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Naer

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The 512 gb replacment ssd is still in the packaging

What would you say is my best bet to get this last screw out between these two products.


Amazon.com: Damaged Screw Removal for Cell Phone, Broken Screw Extractor Kit for iphone, iphone Repair Tool, Electric Screw Cutter for Small Screw,4 size Heads, USB 5V Power Supply, Screw Extractor for Laptop/Pad : Cell Phones & Accessories

Amazon.com: Damaged Screw Removal for Cell Phone, Broken Screw Extractor Kit for iphone, iphone Repair Tool, Electric Screw Cutter for Small Screw,4 size Heads, USB 5V Power Supply, Screw Extractor for Laptop/Pad : Cell Phones & Accessories
www.amazon.com


Open to other suggestions

Thanks
 
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[DHT]Osiris

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Naer said:
The 512 gb replacment ssd is still in the packaging

What would you say is my best bet to get this last screw out between these two products.


Amazon.com: Damaged Screw Removal for Cell Phone, Broken Screw Extractor Kit for iphone, iphone Repair Tool, Electric Screw Cutter for Small Screw,4 size Heads, USB 5V Power Supply, Screw Extractor for Laptop/Pad : Cell Phones & Accessories

Amazon.com: Damaged Screw Removal for Cell Phone, Broken Screw Extractor Kit for iphone, iphone Repair Tool, Electric Screw Cutter for Small Screw,4 size Heads, USB 5V Power Supply, Screw Extractor for Laptop/Pad : Cell Phones & Accessories
www.amazon.com


Open to other suggestions

Thanks
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I'd just get an actual Dremel. Less likely to explode in your hand.

How did you strip a screw removing it? Do you mean the head stripped?
 
BurnItDwn

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I don't know for sure, but, if you haven't tried it, you might have luck using a rubber band or some duck tape at the end of the screwdriver to get some more friction.

I assume the head is stripped. I dont have a steam deck, but have had similar issues with other screws over the years.

 
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Naer

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[DHT]Osiris said:
I'd just get an actual Dremel. Less likely to explode in your hand.

How did you strip a screw removing it? Do you mean the head stripped?
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How does this look?


Interested in this. Maybe I could implement this in a new hobby as well. Never owned one before. Seems fairly priced.
 
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[DHT]Osiris

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Naer said:
That one hits 35k as a well so not sure why you posted it

Removed the other one off my wish list and added this one, with extra accessories. It's cordless as well so that's better. It's rpm range is 6000-28000RPM


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I'm saying, stop cheaping out on something that can physically disable you. Just get the trusted brand on this one.
 
nakedfrog

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With as small as those screws are, I'd personally probably still try a Grabit or the rubber band trick before I went to a rotary tool, that would be my last resort.
 
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Unaware that budget rotary tools have safety conserns to think about with their usage.
 
lxskllr

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It's probably more the attachments than the tool itself. Simply ceasing to work is just an annoyance. Pieces flying off in your face is much more concerning.
 
nakedfrog

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Do need to be careful to keep the cutting discs straight during the cut, I've shattered a few into many hot bits by inadvertently going askew. I think better quality cutting discs may be more resilient to it, compared with the ones that came with my tool.
 
dullard

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nakedfrog said:
Something like this

Alden 4507P Grabit Micro Broken Bolt Extractor 4 Piece Kit - Small Bolt and Screw Remover - Ideal for PC and Mac Repair - Made in The USA - Threading Tap Extractors - Amazon.com

Alden 4507P Grabit Micro Broken Bolt Extractor 4 Piece Kit - Small Bolt and Screw Remover - Ideal for PC and Mac Repair - Made in The USA - Threading Tap Extractors - Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
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I personally have never gotten a screw extractor kit to actually extract a screw. That is despite trying a dozen times or so on different stuck screws. Instead, I have always had to later resort to making a slot with Dremel and using a flathead screwdriver (the only possible good use for a flathead screwdriver that I can think of).

But I really came to applaud your shortening the amazon link. So many people leave all the extra garbage on links that make them many lines long. That said, you can go even shorter by cutting out the name of the product. Just leave the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number).

https://www.amazon.com/Alden-4507P-Grabit-Broken-Extractor/dp/B000Q60UOO

vs

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Q60UOO
 
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dullard said:
I personally have never gotten a screw extractor kit to actually extract a screw. That is despite trying a dozen times or so on different stuck screws. Instead, I have always had to later resort to making a slot with Dremel and using a flathead screwdriver (the only possible good use for a flathead screwdriver that I can think of).

But I really came to applaud your shortening the amazon link. So many people leave all the extra garbage on links that make them many lines long. That said, you can go even shorter by cutting out the name of the product. Just leave the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number).

https://www.amazon.com/Alden-4507P-Grabit-Broken-Extractor/dp/B000Q60UOO

vs

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Q60UOO
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I've only had to use a Grabit once, but it did work.
Yeah, I may try that form of shortening in the future 👍
 
Muse

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[DHT]Osiris said:
I'd just get an actual Dremel. Less likely to explode in your hand.

How did you strip a screw removing it? Do you mean the head stripped?
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Yeah, a dremel or equivalent, once acquired became an essential part of my tool set. I now have at least 3 different kinds, also sets of various "business ends." Dremel is a brand, I don't have any of their likely over priced stuff. My favorite rotary tool is a Milwaukee 2460-20 M12 Li-Ion Rotary Tool Cordless 12V, it's quite powerful. I actually use it to sharpen my garden hoes. Cost me $80 in 2021, but didn't include a battery. I already had two. I have a couple of lesser known and much less powerful cordless rotary tools, plus this:

I started off with a Black and Dekker AC rotary tool, which is pretty crappy.
 
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Muse

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Naer said:
Sorta interested in collecting more tools and asking an AI what I can do with them.

May get an oscillating multi-tool next.
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I have two of them, have barely used them but have plans. I've seen so many posts by people who absolutely love them I just had to get. I have lots of accessories too.

I love having a lot of tools, live in a very old house and there's always stuff to fix. A lot of tools, etc. allows for stimulating creative problem solving, which I'm really into.
 
Naer

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Going to be collecting more small tools, and accessories

This is looking like a relatively inexpensive hobbyist collection relative to other hobbies, with inherent utility

1 video game licence is priced higher than all of these things in these pics

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sdifox

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dude, Dremel is the wrong tool. a screw extractor bit with a cordless screwdrive is the most torque you should apply to it. Dremel is just going to wreck the steam deck.
 
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