[PLUG-TALK] Netbook computer disassembly

[Denis Heidtmann]

I once had a similar problem with a Phillips head.  I epoxied a screw
driver to the head of the screw, let it set.  Then I was able to pull up on
it while unscrewing it.  If you try this approach, make sure you degrease
the wrench and the socket thoroughly, and give it at least 24 hours.

If the nut is just spinning this will be of no use.

-Denis

On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 2:47 PM, Rich Shepard <rshepard at appl-ecosys.com>
wrote:

>    I inadvertently put too large an SSD drive in the Dell Latitude 2100
> when
> the hard drive failed. The strange thing is Slackware-14.2 installs without
> a wimper on the drive, but when I try to boot it there's no lilo screen
> after the POST.
>
>    While all screws came out when it was disassembed to replace the drive,
> and I replaced the screws to 'just snug' tightness, there's one (M2.5x10mm)
> on the bottom corner that won't come out.
>
>    The hole in the head is slightly distorted but the 2.5mm bit fits and
> turns it. When it turns, the 'nut' seems to turn with it. Wes and I tried
> putting upward pressure on the case while turning the screw, but it did not
> come out.
>
>    I need to remove the 120G SSD and replace it with a hard drive. Is
> anyone
> here experienced in this type of hardware surgery for non-distructive
> removal of recalcitrate screws? If we can dis-assemble the case I suspect
> that the sockets/nuts can be re-attached where they belong and I can
> replace
> machine screws as needed from Parkrose Hardware.
>
> Rich
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