Omfg.

Just call HP again and tellthem so send you a box your gonna bend the hell out of the plastic if you pry it up like that. HP can help you solve the problem youll make it worse then what it is

 

i would be very careful with breaking the cover, because if that screw holds and the plastic doesn't break...guess what will break.... the screw holding part to the base of the laptop case...and breaking that will pretty much void your warranty as well.... unless you come up with some exciting story for hp repair....

 

ok so i took it to my stepdad(he is super handy) he unscrewd within 10 seconds. i was in awe. im so happy, 3gb ftw. thanks guys for all ur help

 

Most of those tools, yes... the only ones i don't really use that are on that site, is the screw driver... but you should be able to fine the proper screw driver at you local radioshack, or electronics store..

the most useful tools on that site are these:


Cotton-Tipped Applicator / Cleaning Probes
Uses:
Cleaning Optical drive lenses
Mixing and applying, epoxy and other materials.


Non-Marking Pry Tool nylon
Uses:
Prying apart; LCD Assemblies, Casing, and covers.
Reassembling casings.


Probe / Pick Tool stainless steel
Uses:
Cleaning hard to get to electrical contacts.
Pulling out screw covers on; LCD Assem., Casings, etc.

As for the other tools they are good enough for any type of notebook repair application, I just have not used those particular tools myself.

 

Thank you dude, I will be making an order shortly.

 

In this persons defense, I too stripped a screw when trying to access the memory compartment of my HP Laptop (at HP's suggestion becase only 1/2 RAM was running). The screws were made of a very soft, malleable metal so if you don't have a driver with an EXACT fit, it's tough not to strip them.

To OP: If you are sending it back to HP for repair, good luck trying to explain to someone in India what a stripped screw is. I spent 30 minutes trying to explain the problem to no avail. I was lucky and got a native english speaker the next time I called. You'll probably have to keep calling until you can get someone who comprehends your problem.

 

I got it fixed already without sending it in. I did call and had a tough time explaining what a stripped screw was. I'm just glad it's all over.