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mac-man6
Junior Member
Canada
217 Posts |
 Posted - 25 Mar 2003 : 13:01:44
I need to undo some screws from my powerbook 170 but they are stuck. I'm sure lot's of people with desktops have had this problem. If I try any harder I may round the screws. I need to replace the hard drive and there take off the hard drive cage but the screws do not want to turn.Any suggestions? Editor of the printed word, Ministry of 68k Truths (mini6)
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Clinton
Full Member
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - 25 Mar 2003 : 16:58:21
get a different sized screwdriver, and then push down as hard as you can with the flat of one hand, and turn with the other. failing that, get a really small bolt extraction tool (IE, reverse thread drill) and have at it from there. and if all else fails, drill 'em out. have fun. CCC Commander
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ThePowerToBurn
Junior Member
USA
106 Posts |
Posted - 25 Mar 2003 : 20:17:14
If the screws are not flush, you might be able to get a pair of vise grips onto the screw, but if it is flush try what Clinton suggested.Flower Power iMac 500MHz 60gb HD CD-RW 512mb ram 16mb vram
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Need help with troublesome screws.
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