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    Installing SSD into Dell XPS 17 L502x but stripped screw

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ooweirdoo, Mar 22, 2012.

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    Hi there.
    I have a problem. Currently I am using a 7200 rpm hard drive and I recently bought a SSD. I want to install windows into the SSD but before I do that I read that I have to remove the original HDD during installation. However, there is a stripped screw stopping me from removing the HDD. What are some options for me?
     
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Which screw did you strip? Depending on how bad it is, you'll either need to Dremel it or buy a kit that will unstrip screws.
     
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    The screw is really small too so I don't think I can get a good grip with pliers.
     
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    My friend told me that I should install windows into the ssd from my desktop and then hook it back up to my laptop. Do you think this will work?
     
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