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    Will I need a screw extractor?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by Azone, Jul 17, 2009.

  1. Azone

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    Well, so I was opening up the bottom panel of my IFL90 to do my routinely cleaning. I got three of the screws out, but the last one showed problems. First my power screwdriver started slipping, so I grabbed a manual one before things got worse. Unfortunately, no matter what bit I used, I still couldn't get it out. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get it out without damaging anything other than the screw itself? Once it's out, I will definitely replace it. The screw is the one adjacent to the CPU on the main panel. I stopped trying to get it out simply because I was getting worried that things may get worse.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    Azone, Jul 17, 2009
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  2. Ayle

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    Those it at least turn? Or is it completely stuck?
     
    Ayle, Jul 18, 2009
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  3. Azone

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    Completely stuck. If I can get a 180-270 degree turn out of it, I should be able to get the rest of it out.
     
    Azone, Jul 18, 2009
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    take the screw driver and place it in the back of the screw like you normally would. now take a hammer and LIGHTLY tap that back of the screw driver one or two times. This will restore the impression in the back of the screw so that the screw driver can apply the required torque again, allowing you to remove the screw. I did this with a screw in my dad's t42, worked like a charm.
     
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  5. Azone

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    The screw is in pretty poor condition, so that might not work, although I did attempt something similar to that earlier on, but was a bit worried about applying too much force. I'll try it again, though, and with a hammer...but approaching my notebook with a hammer is one unnerving idea. :eek:
     
    Azone, Jul 19, 2009
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    just do a few light taps and it should be fine
     
    NullPointerException, Jul 19, 2009
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