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    x7800 install screws

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Lykhan, Jun 4, 2009.

  1. Lykhan

    Lykhan Notebook Consultant

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    The screws covering the cpu on the heatsink are extra hard to remove, and I believe I am using the right philips size screw driver, but they seem in really tight and I don't want to strip the screws.
     
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    Me, my father and my grandfather all work as car mechanics, and when we unscrew things by hand that we are concerned about stripping, we put a generous amount of either lubricant (WD40) and if not that Vaseline. This is a good way to have the screw let you know if you are putting out too much tension as the screwdriver will slip out of the screw's teeth. Remember as well; the longer the screwdriver, the better. That goes for nearly every tensional hand tool.
     
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    idiotpilot Notebook Evangelist

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    Oh, and, also. You can be pretty rough with those if my first idea is too much of a hassle. I doubt you would strip the screws completely in on attempt. How many cpu swaps are you planning on doing, anyways? Hahah.
     
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    t3rR0r Notebook Evangelist

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    Really am having dejavu... why do people not do the research anymore or look at posts not even a few pages back...... anyway here is a good 8 in 1 screwdriver you can get at homedepot for like $6.... ive recommended it to many and it has worked for all of them......
     
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  5. Lykhan

    Lykhan Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, I got a longer screw-driver.

    It's in, installed and running well. ;)
     
    Lykhan, Jun 5, 2009
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