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    Unscrewing hard drive cover

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by nb6000t, May 2, 2009.

  1. nb6000t

    nb6000t Notebook Enthusiast

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    Tried too hard and lost the threading completely on the screw head while trying to remove the hard drive cover for my HP notebook. Took it Best Buy and Staples but got no help. Any ideas? Thanks.
     
    nb6000t, May 2, 2009
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  2. NJoy

    NJoy Няшka

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    do u have a drill by any chance?
     
    NJoy, May 2, 2009
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  3. garetjax

    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Try using a larger head screwdriver. Also, and this may sound counter-intuitive, but if the screw has been in place for a long time, try tightening the screw slightly first then attempt to remove it. By tightening first then unscrewing, this "breaks" the screw's hold which should allow an easier time getting the screw out.
     
    garetjax, May 2, 2009
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  4. nb6000t

    nb6000t Notebook Enthusiast

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    Don't have a drill. Will try that. Thanks.
     
    nb6000t, May 2, 2009
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  5. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    If you have a dremel rotary tool, use a cutting head, and make a notch in the top of the screw, so that you can use a flat head screwdriver to remove it.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, May 2, 2009
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  6. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Try using a small wire cutter, clamp down on one edge then turn.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, May 2, 2009
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  7. Wayne310

    Wayne310 Notebook Enthusiast

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    try pressing on the screw harder.

    i had this same problem last week...i used a slightly bigger screwdriver and pressed hard on it.


    its always the last screw which gives problem..tragedy of life :D
     
    Wayne310, May 4, 2009
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  8. __-_-_-__

    __-_-_-__ God

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    don't try magnets as it can damaged the notebook and HDD
     
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  9. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    That's very true, but at the same time, you'll need a really strong magnet really close to your HDD before you do any sort of damage. I'd say household magnets and the like are probably find; heck there are already quite a few laptops out there with magnets keeping lids shut and the like...
     
    Commander Wolf, May 4, 2009
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