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    Hp envy 15 first gen stripped screw head

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by luis67, Oct 10, 2015.

  1. luis67

    luis67 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,i decided to repair my laptop's fan but i cannot unscrew this stripped screw
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    Please help me.
    Thanks.
     
    luis67, Oct 10, 2015
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    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    Few times I've used a couple flat-headed screwdrivers. With some luck it may catch on whatever groove there is left and let you unscrew the screw. Once I spent at least an hour watching youtube while grinding a new groov.

    When you unscrew it, apply a lot of downwards force. If at any point you feel it is going to slip, stop. You'll probably destroy at least one screwdriver while doing that but that's the price.
     
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    Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?

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    When you're desperate enough after numerous fruitless efforts, you can dremel it and use wide flat, though that will affect aesthetics. Last time I faced stripped screws, it was the only solution that worked.
     
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    Yeah, flat head screwdrivers work great on chewed-up cross head screws.

    John.
     
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    luis67 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I tried with flat head screwdriver and nothing.I think the only solution is dremel.Thanks.
     
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    Just see if you can cut a couple of notches for the screwdriver to get a grip.

    I bought a set of screw extractors years ago, I dont think i have used them yet.

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Oct 10, 2015
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