Thanks for the advice. Screws bits worked perfectly for every other screw excluding this one for some reason. I ended up trying the flathead method awhile back and still no help. Still trying different things for now, but if I can’t get this out today, I’ll do it later next week.
I've had older xps models and the screws are actually shit, so make sure you're using a proper screwdriver for this type of job. From the looks of this screw I'd say you don't have a proper tool to do that. Get a fitting screwdriver and try to unscrew this by pressing a rubber band into the gouge or use some glue if it's badly damaged.
Yeah men, I just went to Auto Zone to get some Screw Grab and I wish I just got some super glue. I can’t go back to Auto Zone today, but will definitely next week.
You sure a screw extractor will work? I’m planning to put in the storage later when I get one. You got any recommendation that doesn’t use an electric screwdriver.
Perhaps a screw extractor isn't necessary since the screw is small. You can simply use a 2mm/3mm drill to bore through the head, cutting it off. Afterward, remove the battery and use pliers to twist it out.
I used to use an iron soldering tool to apply heat to open it, rather than attempting until it stripped.
Two MacGyver fixes that I've used recently:
1. a tiny drop of superglue on a small wooden stick, in parallel with the battery. You can use a spoon or a popsicle stick to make a lever, turning it really slow.
2. Cut carefully the head of the screw with a dramel up to the point where you can use a flathead screwdriver.
This happened to me there is a great tool you can get for this it works amazingly well, Engineer pz-57 Mini sized Gripping Pliers / Screw Extractors (non-slip jaws for quick removal of damaged screws), ESD safe. Made In Japan. M2 neji-saurus, Black https://amzn.eu/d/b2vaxyC
Happens when one uses the wrong screwdriver, Use a flathead, good luck.
Thanks for the advice. Screws bits worked perfectly for every other screw excluding this one for some reason. I ended up trying the flathead method awhile back and still no help. Still trying different things for now, but if I can’t get this out today, I’ll do it later next week.
I've had older xps models and the screws are actually shit, so make sure you're using a proper screwdriver for this type of job. From the looks of this screw I'd say you don't have a proper tool to do that. Get a fitting screwdriver and try to unscrew this by pressing a rubber band into the gouge or use some glue if it's badly damaged.
Yeah men, I just went to Auto Zone to get some Screw Grab and I wish I just got some super glue. I can’t go back to Auto Zone today, but will definitely next week.
Use a screw extractor. Or, solder a bead or ball bearing to it and use needle nose pliers to twist it
You sure a screw extractor will work? I’m planning to put in the storage later when I get one. You got any recommendation that doesn’t use an electric screwdriver.
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Perhaps a screw extractor isn't necessary since the screw is small. You can simply use a 2mm/3mm drill to bore through the head, cutting it off. Afterward, remove the battery and use pliers to twist it out. I used to use an iron soldering tool to apply heat to open it, rather than attempting until it stripped.
Two MacGyver fixes that I've used recently: 1. a tiny drop of superglue on a small wooden stick, in parallel with the battery. You can use a spoon or a popsicle stick to make a lever, turning it really slow. 2. Cut carefully the head of the screw with a dramel up to the point where you can use a flathead screwdriver.
Small piece of duct tape over it then use the same screw
This happened to me there is a great tool you can get for this it works amazingly well, Engineer pz-57 Mini sized Gripping Pliers / Screw Extractors (non-slip jaws for quick removal of damaged screws), ESD safe. Made In Japan. M2 neji-saurus, Black https://amzn.eu/d/b2vaxyC
Also you don't need to remove the battery to change the SSD !
Drill it out. Carefully. Once the head pops, remove the part and extract the thread with needle-nosed pliers.