One of the two outer screws is stripped and not able to unscrew it using the screw drivers provided. How to make screw drivers hold on to the surface?
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You will need a screw driver with diamond peaces embedded in the tip. They are available from specialty tool shops
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For other screws I'd recommend a reverse screw, though these are so small.. perhaps that could end disastrously. Alternative methods are going to be a challenge because the screws are set so deeply. Have you tried stretching a thin rubber band or disposable glove material over the provided screwdriver tip for added grip? I'm curious as to how you stripped the stock screws! I've replaced my screen twice and disassembled my phone dozens of other times to manually charge my battery (while waiting for a replacement USB charging port), yet the involved screws are in near-perfect condition.
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Have you tried melting the back of a cheap pen and pressing it to the surface of the screw? Other than that I'm really not sure, besides be more cautious next time.
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For other screws I'd recommend a reverse screw, though these are so small.. perhaps that could end disastrously.Alternative methods are going to be a challenge because the screws are set so deeply. Have you tried stretching a thin rubber band or disposable glove material over the provided screwdriver tip for added grip?I'm curious as to how you stripped the stock screws! I've replaced my screen twice and disassembled my phone dozens of other times to manually charge my battery (while waiting for a replacement USB charging port), yet the involved screws are in near-perfect condition. For other screws I'd recommend a reverse screw, though these are so small.. perhaps that could end disastrously.Alternative methods are going to be a challenge because the screws are set so deeply. Have you tried stretching a thin rubber band or disposable glove material over the provided screwdriver tip for added grip?I'm curious as to how you stripped the stock screws! I've replaced my screen twice and disassembled my phone dozens of other times to manually charge my battery (while waiting for a replacement USB charging port), yet the involved screws are in... » Read More For other screws I'd recommend a reverse screw, though these are so small.. perhaps that could end disastrously.Alternative methods are going to be a challenge because the screws are set so deeply. Have you tried stretching a thin rubber band or disposable glove material over the provided screwdriver tip for added grip?I'm curious as to how you stripped the stock screws! I've replaced my screen twice and disassembled my phone dozens of other times to manually charge my battery (while waiting for a replacement USB charging port), yet the involved screws are in near-perfect condition. « Show Less
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I just used a thin screwdriver or an awl would work. Just push down on it, it breaks off pretty easily. The just turn it over and shake it so the piece fall out.
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Have you tried turning screw and placing a small flat-head to pry it open? I hope this helps. I haven't actually had to replace them yet. Let me know how it works
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ChuChi, where do you even insert the tip of the screw driver?? did you ever find out? Thank you! I'm mid project and dremmel is not even open to ask!
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Now that you mention it, it was in there pretty tight. I did use the correct type of screwdriver to eventually open. Im looking at the screw that was rremoved and its stripped. I guess I will tread lightly next time the screw needs to be undone. This sounds like its a defect overall in the product workmanship. Good luck.
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unusable? Is it stripped out? Or did you lose it? If it's stripped you may be screwed.
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I used a socket, put my screw driver(with rubber handle so it gripped inside the socket) with an extension to be able to reach it....... Think it's a flaw in the design but a little ingenuity and you'll get it :) Duck tape and a broom handle anyone?
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It takes some patience, start with the smallest one (remember they're reversible) and slowly working your way up until you find one that grips. They may not seem to grip at first, just keep applying pressure and twisting slowly until they do. I was able to get three stripped laptop hard drive bay screws out after working at them for a while. The first one came out right away but it took many tries to get the other two.
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take a small common jeweler size screw driver and push down on slot at bottom of controller at the same time take your finger nail and slip between the grey and white housing halves and separate same
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GHW Disassembly instructions (from the manufacturer). This was super quick to fix! 1. Wedge a slotted head screw driver between the 1st and 2nd layer of plastic. 2. Pry up on the screwdriver to release the snap. 3. Wedge the slotted head screw driver between the 1st and 2nd layer of of plastic at the corner of the unit. 4. Do the same at, approximately, 1/3 up the height of the unit. 5. the corner should now come apart 6. There should be enough room to insert the floor. GHW Disassembly instructions (from the manufacturer). This was super quick to fix! 1. Wedge a slotted head screw driver between the 1st and 2nd layer of plastic. 2. Pry up on the screwdriver to release the snap. 3. Wedge the slotted head screw driver between the 1st and 2nd layer of of plastic at the corner of the unit. 4. Do the same at, approximately, 1/3 up the height of the unit. 5. the corner should now come apart 6. There should be enough room to insert the floor.
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Yeah, I've had a screw break off too high. I used a pair of flat nose pliers to grab a hold off the screw, then just bent the screw back and forth it broke off at the sub floor. Only happened once in about 400 screws
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Hey eric i had the same problem with mine the screw broke i would recommend calling blues costomer support and thell send you out a replacement for free i hope this helps :)
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I am having trouble as well, I've tried everything, including the paper clip and a thin blade tiny screwdriver. I cannot budge it. Anyone??? Heeeeeeeeeeeelp!!!!!A. OLOTT did you ever get yours off???
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I had a similar issue with mine as well. I had to really squeeze the housing together to get the screw to start. Can't be anymore help than that
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Yeah mine still works perfict but I didnt get the one with the light I found out my brother has this same screw driver and he loves his and it still works it may have just been bad luck on your part sorry about that see if you can get a replacement.
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Rotate the arm 1/4 turn and reinstall the thumb screw. Refer to instruction sheet if that does not make since.Thank you!
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I have not sold one of these yet on amazon. I do not know, the only thing i can suggest is to try and remove stripped screws with channel locks or pliers and put new screws in it. Sorry i do not know what else to do.