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    Screwed up screw?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by kay188, Nov 7, 2007.

  1. kay188

    kay188 Notebook Enthusiast

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    On my laptop, the stupid acer people screwed it in SO HARD, that they screwed it up 1/2 and i screwed it up the rest.

    There is no teeth on it any more.

    there's a BIT.

    But i cant get a firm grip on it with any screw driver.

    Any way to fix such?
     
    kay188, Nov 7, 2007
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  2. maaron82773

    maaron82773 Notebook Guru

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    Hi Kay. The only sure-fire way to get a stripped screw out is to use a special screw remover bit that will dig into the screw head and effectively create its on teeth. These special screw removers can be found in hardware stores or you might get one from a local computer shop. You might have better luck simply having the screw removed at a local shop. I feel for you cause I know how that can be. I hope this helps. good luck.
     
    maaron82773, Nov 7, 2007
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  3. kay188

    kay188 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Oh really?

    There are special tools for so?
    hahahha

    Awesome =]

    Thanks lol
     
    kay188, Nov 7, 2007
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    zfactor Mastershake

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    ask for a "easy out"
     
    zfactor, Nov 8, 2007
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