The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Having difficulity to open RAM compartment cover

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kylechanb, Nov 29, 2005.

  1. kylechanb

    kylechanb Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    3
    Messages:
    184
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I just recieve NC8230 and a 1gb DDr2. I try to unscrew the little screw by those walmart tiny screw driver kit but failed. The screw is too tight. What can I unscrew it without damaginf the screw? Thanks
     
    kylechanb, Nov 29, 2005
    #1
  2. Slappy

    Slappy Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    337
    Messages:
    768
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    A better screwdriver will help.
     
    Slappy, Nov 29, 2005
    #2
  3. kylechanb

    kylechanb Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    3
    Messages:
    184
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Where can i buy those good quility small screw driver? Every store have the cheapest tiny screw driver.... l
     
    kylechanb, Nov 29, 2005
    #3
  4. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    1,532
    Messages:
    2,742
    Likes Received:
    20
    Trophy Points:
    55
    nickspohn, Nov 29, 2005
    #4
  5. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

    Reputations:
    22,339
    Messages:
    36,639
    Likes Received:
    5,080
    Trophy Points:
    931
    LOL that's the first time I've seen a link to Home Depot on here!

    Well, there's a first for everything!

    :eek: Sorry for the stupid comment.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 29, 2005
    #5
  6. Songdog

    Songdog Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    28
    Messages:
    93
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    Your local hardware store almost certainly carries the kind you need. Larger stores with hardware departments will also have them. If you're in the United States then Sears is a good example. Radio Shack also has perfectly decent little sets.
     
    Songdog, Nov 29, 2005
    #6
  7. asdf

    asdf Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    26
    Messages:
    225
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    try ace hardware, they have a lot of those little things. also, try asking your dad to open it, depending on your age and strength, maybe that's what's lacking, not to be cruel, but an option not seen possibly.
     
    asdf, Nov 30, 2005
    #7
  8. dietcokefiend

    dietcokefiend DietGreenTeaFiend

    Reputations:
    2,291
    Messages:
    3,023
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    106
    The best kit I have found outside of some of my custom and professional laptop repair tools are the craftsmen professional series mini-screwdriver kits. Jsut go to sears and pick one up. I had my brother pick one up for himself, and the few times I have used them they felt pretty good, and fit very well.

    Here is a link to the kit I am talking about:

    http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...ical=TOOL&pid=00941633000&subcat=Screwdrivers

    Includes all the smaller torx screw ones that are commonly seen on laptops these days.
     
    dietcokefiend, Dec 2, 2005
    #8
  9. kylechanb

    kylechanb Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    3
    Messages:
    184
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    The thing is I dun want to wrap the screw. Once the cross pattern on the screw is mess up, I dont think I can do anything on it unless I break the cover...
    Well, I bought a kit by Staley in Home depot and it works!! NEVER EVER buy the kits from walmart/ dollar general!
    Thanks for comment!!
     
    kylechanb, Dec 2, 2005
    #9