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    What size are the screws that surround the cpu on the 6831-FX?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by ampogo, Aug 14, 2008.

  1. ampogo

    ampogo Newbie

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    I have worn out screw #1 on the top left and need to buy some replacements, these are tiny tiny screws, what size should I be looking for?
     
    ampogo, Aug 14, 2008
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    ryo1000 Notebook Deity

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    that's strange, my #1 worked just fine
     
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    ampogo Newbie

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    I actually used the wrong size screwdriver, I blunted out the top of the screw so it cannot be used again, please I need help in buying some replacements...
     
    ampogo, Aug 14, 2008
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    *bump* please help me, are these screws 5mm?
     
    ampogo, Aug 15, 2008
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    jm821 Notebook Consultant

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    bring one of the screws to an optometrist or an eye glasses repair center, they always have tiny screws that they can sell or give you
     
    jm821, Aug 15, 2008
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