[dms-discuss] Tool help request - tiny stripped screw
Tim Kerbavaz
tim at kerbavaz.com
Tue May 27 10:58:02 PDT 2014
Thanks Jim.
I tried a bunch of methods, but ended up drilling it out last night. Worked
well, but since I destroyed the screw, I'll have to do some research to
find the right replacement.
Thanks for your help.
Best,
Tim Kerbavaz
tim at kerbavaz.com
Find out where else I am on the web at www.kerbavaz.com
On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 10:43 AM, Jim Stewart <jstewart at jkmicro.com> wrote:
> Try making a paste of Comet Cleanser and
> water and putting it on your screwdriver.
> The abrasives in Comet will let your
> screwdriver get a better bite on the screw.
>
> -jim
>
>
>
>
> Tim Kerbavaz wrote:
>
>> Hey makers, I'm replacing my laptop's optical drive, but I managed to
>> strip an important screw, and I can't get it out. Does anyone have a
>> screw extractor for a Phillips 00 sized screw, or some experience with
>> stripped screws this small (or both)? I could use a hand.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Tim Kerbavaz
>>
>>
>>
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