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> From: ron <ronstei...@mac.com>
> To: G3-5 List <g3-5-list@googlegroups.com>
> Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 5:02:42 AM
> Subject: Re: Hard drive plate and screw
>
>
> On May 30, 7:54 pm, Arnel Tuazon wrote:
>
> > Anyone know how to get the screws out? As of now only the center hard drive
> > plate can be removed the others are stuck with the damaged screw heads.
>
> Use a sharp edged tool like a small chisel to score a nock from the
> screwdriver slot to the edge of the screw head. Then, use a small
> hammer and the edge of a flat blade screwdriver to drive the damaged
> screw around and around until it comes loose. Be careful placing the
> edge of the screwdriver blade in the nock that you created so that it
> will push against the nock instead of slipping out.
>
> You might want to use the chisel instead of a flat blade screwdriver
> since it already fits the nock you made.
>
>
Just a variation on what ron said:
I used a hacksaw blade (w/out the saw) to carefully saw or file a groove in the
offending screw that fastens the drive carrier to the floor of chassis. Be sure
to use a damp paper towel or vacuum to remove any metal fillings.
This was on a B&W but the same would apply to a G4. Then I used a flat blade
screw driver to loosen the screw. In this case was I was able to reuse the
screw as long as I did not over torque it.
I'm assuming you are referring to the screw that attaches the the drive carrier
to the floor of the G4.
If you can't save the bunged screw you may be able to get away with some other
screw with the appropriate diameter and pitch without the "special thin head"
design as Peter so precisely described. I seem to recall replacing such screw
with a flat head or maybe a round head screw and to my surprise it allowed
enough space to mount the drive with little or no problems. I could be wrong
about this but it may be worth a try.
Or, if you are not moving the G4 around a lot just a piece of duck tape may be
enough in lieu of the screw. Be sure to use the super stick variety (locally
know as "EB Green") but available internationally under many other names. --glen
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