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    Screwdriver Help! *Urgent*

    Discussion in 'HP' started by MPC, Apr 17, 2008.

  1. MPC

    MPC Notebook Consultant

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    I am extremely frustrated

    What EXACT screwdriver do I need to remove these?

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    MPC, Apr 17, 2008
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  2. MPC

    MPC Notebook Consultant

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    Can anyone help?

    Anyone used this caddy?

    I've tried everything
     
    MPC, Apr 17, 2008
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    I used a small jewelers phillips screw driver.
     
    sgip2000, Apr 17, 2008
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  5. theseadragon

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    I have a set of 5 jeweler's screwdrivers I got at the dollar store..... for a dollar :D
    One of them has always worked when removing screws from my notebook.
     
    theseadragon, Apr 17, 2008
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    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    Any small phillips can remove/install the screws on a HDD mounting bracket.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Apr 17, 2008
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    Use vice grips (small size) on the screw heads to loosen the screws. The heads protrude just enough to get a small bite on them. Mine were so tight that no philips screwdriver would even turn without stipping.
     
    Nilst, Apr 17, 2008
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  8. flipfire

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    posidrive screwdrivers.
     
    flipfire, Apr 17, 2008
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  9. 4season

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    At least with my dv9650us, I've confirmed that Wiha's #1 is a perfect fit for both the access panel screws and the hard drive itself. Item #26110 is what I've got.
     
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  10. brianstretch

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    A cheaper option is this Husky precision screwdriver set:
    http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100074336
    They got a mention on Tekzilla the day I happened to be looking for a precision Torx screwdriver set:
    http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...Id=10053&productId=100087664&N=10000003+90072
    So I bought both and I like 'em. The tips are nice and sharp, they don't strip screw heads easily so long as you use the right size.

    I'm pretty sure you need a #0 Phillips. That's what I usually use.
     
    brianstretch, Apr 17, 2008
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  11. MPC

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    I GOT THEM OUT

    It took myself (200lb athletic guy) and a bud (230lb construction worker) to get them out. It took about half an hour of working them to get them anywhere. I turned it with all of my strength while he hit the top of the screwdriver with a hammer.
     
    MPC, Apr 18, 2008
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  12. flipfire

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    lol are you sure u didnt damange th HD? sounds like you put alot of force..

    personally i would have just bought a new cradle/housing
     
    flipfire, Apr 18, 2008
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  13. Zenica

    Zenica InterArmaEnimSilentLeges

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    Is this thread for real?
     
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    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    Well, yes, but the topic may be bogus.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Apr 19, 2008
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  15. MPC

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    I am not reusing the hard drive so it didn't matter

    I just needed the cradle
     
    MPC, Apr 19, 2008
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