[PLUG-TALK] Netbook computer disassembly

[wes]

we put large amounts of upward pressure on the screw, still no joy.

I still think rotating the bottom panel around the pivot point of this
screw would be a viable alternative if it came to that.

-wes

On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 3:36 PM, Denis Heidtmann <denis.heidtmann at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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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