putty around the screw to catch any filings? Al
Ryan Coleman wrote: > > > >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. -- 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
