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    May have possibly stripped a screw on cpu heatsink

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by zergslayer69, Apr 5, 2008.

  1. zergslayer69

    zergslayer69 Liquid Hz

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    So I decided to just apply as5 to my cpu. I got to the cpu heatsink and managed to loosen screws 1, 2, 4, and 5.

    After trying very firmly and slowly (no sexual connotation implied) I think screw 3 is just simply screwed in too tight. Now, I have a tough time even letting my screw driver get a good grip on the screw. Am I SoL? Or is there a way to do this? Thanks!
     
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    Snowsurfer Rocky Mtn High

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    I would replace all the other screws and tighten them firmly, this will release pressure on screw 3 and try and remove it.
     
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    Thing is, i get barely any if no grip while using the smallest size philips (the same one for watches and such). I tried larger sized screw drivers and they get no grip at all. I wonder if a plier works >.> Don't really want to be too rough or I'd damage something in the computer.
     
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    fdiskmbr Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you have a Sears Hardware store around, you can get a "Screw Extractor" to remove the screw. Also, bring along one of the screws you are able to get out and see if they have a matching screw to replace the stripped one you will take out.
     
    fdiskmbr, Apr 6, 2008
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    peteryorkuca Notebook Consultant

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    Put all the screws back and leave it alone. You might do more damage like stripping the threads on the screws somehow, even worst, breaking the screw head with the threaded end inside the machine, then you are really SOL.

    If you have just stripped the screw head on #3, just put everything back and use your machine. If and when its time for upgrading to a better CPU, worry about it then. Unfortunately, with this ordeal, I doubt you want to do a such upgrade.

    But yea, get screw extractor and pray you can get out the screw without damaging the current CPU.
     
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    Guess the old saying is true eh? If it ain't broke, don't fix it =p Thanks everyone, I'll look into the screw extractor thing, I just hope they have extractors for the super tiny ones like in the laptops.
     
    zergslayer69, Apr 6, 2008
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    Take it to a laptop repair shop. It may cost you a bit, but I'm sure they seen such a problem in the past. They'll probably carry the replacement screw size you need also.

    No, I'm not a noob, but it's best to get professional assistance in this case.
     
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    Sounds like another plan. Didn't think of that.
     
    zergslayer69, Apr 7, 2008
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