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sheltem
Starting Member
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 Posted - 09/20/2006 : 19:56:48
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| Does anyone have tips on removing stripped screws? I looked online but the tips given were for much larger screws. The screws on the bottom of my Fujitsu 1510 are tiny. I called up one of the authorized service centers and they wanted to charge me $125 to remove the screw since it was an "out-of-warranty" repair. I just bought this thing less than a month ago! |
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MikeB
Starting Member
Germany
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Posted - 09/21/2006 : 02:11:37
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| sheltem, can you post a picture? |
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NuovoTech
Senior Member Member
USA
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Posted - 09/21/2006 : 09:00:58
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Edited by - NuovoTech on 11/04/2006 04:52:26 |
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Barnstormer
New Member
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Posted - 09/21/2006 : 10:50:26
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| Check at the local Lowes or Home Depot. There is some "goop" (can't think of a better term) that you can put into a stripped screw head that will give you a better shot at removing the screw with a screwdriver. It basically increases the "grip". But be sure to get the right-sized screwdriver. |
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boberang
Starting Member
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Posted - 09/21/2006 : 14:35:07
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I nearly did the same thing with one of the screws. One came out just fine, the other one started to strip so I tried a different set's small screwdriver. Still was stripping. Tried a third set (between eyeglasses, computers, and old sets from RC cars I have lots of tiny screw drivers ;-) small screwdriver that did work. While the other two appeared to be the right size and worked on one screw, the third fit the screws much better.
So I would suggest trying another set of tiny screwdrivers if the stripping isn't too far gone. |
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Ishman
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Barnstormer
New Member
59 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2006 : 23:39:07
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| Nice link! Gotta get a set of those. |
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Antrax
Starting Member
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2006 : 01:33:47
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You can rub your screwdriver with chalk. It increase tre friction with the screw and help in the extraction.
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NuovoTech
Senior Member Member
USA
1312 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2006 : 03:40:51
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I have used the Craftsman Screw Out kit on several small laptop screws and the small one works wonders on these...
Yeah those do look cool, way better than drilling with older style EZ outs. I'll have to get me a set also!  |
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Ishman
Junior Member
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Posted - 09/22/2006 : 16:07:26
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I use them in a simple hand driver (screwdriver kit with interchangable tips) and they have always worked for me.
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NuovoTech
Senior Member Member
USA
1312 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2006 : 21:00:47
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Do most large Sears Stores stock them, or do you have to order them online?  |
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Ishman
Junior Member
147 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2006 : 23:53:23
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I Think most all Sears stores have them.
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sheltem
Starting Member
6 Posts |
Posted - 09/24/2006 : 16:16:47
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| Looks like I will be picking up that screw extractor set from Sears. Thanks for all the tips guys! BTW what would be the right size screwdriver? Is there a specific name for it? |
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NuovoTech
Senior Member Member
USA
1312 Posts |
Posted - 09/24/2006 : 22:28:52
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BTW what would be the right size screwdriver?
I would imagine a #0 Phillips would be best fit... |
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sheltem
Starting Member
6 Posts |
Posted - 09/29/2006 : 05:24:35
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| I was able to get the cover off, but the head of the stripped screw is completely gone now! At least I was able to finally upgrade my memory. Do you think this would void my warranty? I don't see how it could as the laptop is fine except for the fact that the memory cover is a little bent. |
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Barnstormer
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Posted - 10/04/2006 : 10:09:25
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| Shouldn't void the warranty, IMO. But I'm not a lawyer, nor do I play one on TV. :D |
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NuovoTech
Senior Member Member
USA
1312 Posts |
Posted - 10/08/2006 : 16:08:53
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but the head of the stripped screw is completely gone now...
Depending on how small screw head is, you can cut a notch in the head with a very fine hacksaw blade. Clamp screw in a vise between 2 small hardwood pieces & cut slot as in my above foto. Then you'll be able to use the screw with a small slot screwdriver. |
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