rounded out screw removal v7 mainboard

**Zink560** · 07-28-2004,12:05 PM

i need to take the big metal shield off of my v7 mobo and their is one screw left holding it in. the head is completely rounded out and i have no idea how to get it out.. its probibally to late for this post, but i decided i would wet the tip of a jewler's screw driver with epoxy glue (really strong shit!) and set it in the head of the screw standing up. in like 2-3 hours it should harden and i should be able to unscrew it, asuming none of it dripped down between the underside of the head of the screw and the metal shield. if any one has ever had a problem like this, please share your thoughts on how to solve this problem. if someone tells me a better alternative, i will wipe this glue off now ebfore its to late. if this thread gets lots of useful replies, it could be helpful to others

**darkmaster2** · 07-28-2004,02:49 PM

I got one out with a long nose pliers before.. its pretty difficult though.. your next option would be to drill it out

**mann75** · 07-28-2004,03:18 PM

you will have to drill it out it happened to me.

T07N · 07-28-2004,03:44 PM

Originally Posted by mann75

you will have to drill it out it happened to me.

^
Too dangerous. Get a razor and try to cut a straight line on it. And then use a flathead to unscrew it. It will take awhile but it's safer.

Also, I suggest you go get yourself a set of micro screwdrivers and flatheads. They're better for those jobs. Don't use your BIG screwdriver to unscrew those tiny screws.

**loy** · 07-28-2004,03:48 PM

thats about right cut the head til u get a straight line.

T07N · 07-28-2004,09:59 PM

Originally Posted by mann75

you will have to drill it out it happened to me.

HAHA. He actually tried it. Here are the results: http://ps2newz.net/forums/showthread.php?t=24320 Let's hope there are no important trace going under those area.

**mann75** · 07-29-2004,04:37 AM

lol that aint the type of results i had. boy oh boy a small drill bit and a gentle had would be all he needed. he did a straight home improvement move on that motherboard. tim allen all the way.

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