> >anyone has ideas on removing a screw with a worn-out head? > >Go to a good hardware store or an auto parts store and get a small >'easy out' and a drill bit to match. The easy out is a small wedge >shaped screw with a reverse thread. You drill a small hole in the >center of the phillips head 'X' on top of the screw and the easy out >screws into the hole. The wedge shape quickly gets jammed in the >hole and continued turning unscrews the damaged screw. Bring the >laptop with you to show how small the screw is. Easy - - - - - >Out!
No, don't do that. Please. Filings will get onto the board and likely cause shorts. That was why I never offered that idea. That is the very last resort. -- Ryan Coleman Coleman Web / Internet Services http://coleman-web.net/ http://lemlists.com/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] (612) 378-7901 -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
