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    Can't remove memory cover

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by GlennCoco, Jan 22, 2008.

  1. GlennCoco

    GlennCoco Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I have this new Aspire 5520-5290, and I'm trying to take off the memory cover, but I can't do it. It seems as if all 4 screws were tightened with an impact wrench or something. The only screwdriver I have that will fit aren't big enough for me to loosen the screws.

    Any advice?
     
    GlennCoco, Jan 22, 2008
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  2. Storm3016

    Storm3016 Notebook Evangelist

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    Get a screwdriver that fits.

    Or better, get a chainsaw, that will work :p
     
    Storm3016, Jan 22, 2008
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  3. GlennCoco

    GlennCoco Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't think I have EVER seen a screwdriver that would fit these small screws that would be long enough to do that job.
     
    GlennCoco, Jan 22, 2008
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  4. SSX4life

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    You need to get a pc repair kit and or a eyeglass kit to get some of the smaller screws out on pcs.

    DO NOT STRIP THE SCREWS I repead do NOT STRIP THEM using a wrong size tool.

    --ssx--
     
    SSX4life, Jan 22, 2008
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  5. GlennCoco

    GlennCoco Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have an eyeglass screwdriver and it fits the screws... but it is much too small to get enough torque to loosen these screws. They are very tight.

    Does a PC repair kit come with a longer screwdriver or something?
     
    GlennCoco, Jan 22, 2008
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    Mine does >_< got it for 10 bucks @ my local brick and mortar store. I dunno about your though.
     
    SSX4life, Jan 22, 2008
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  7. GlennCoco

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    I went to a locally owned hardware store and got a "precision" screwdriver with 6 different bits, and the Phillips #00 worked.

    Thanks!
     
    GlennCoco, Jan 24, 2008
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