Old Nintendo security screws were easily overcome by melting the end of a pen tube (the clear plastic Bic’s were always my preference), and jamming it in there holding it still while it cooled. Could work in this case.
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Baphomet_The_Blasphemer@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Old life hack that occasionally works for this is to use a rubber band. Grab a rubber band wide enough to cover the screw head, push the screwdriver into the screw through the rubber band, and pray it has enough grip to twist the screw loose. Good luck with whatever method you use.
ITGuyLevi@programming.dev 2 months ago
toynbee@lemmy.world 2 months ago
I have successfully done this with a fuse box.
Goodtoknow@lemmy.ca 2 months ago
Never in the history has that worked for me of doing laptop repair professionally.
setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Thank you. This is always in the list of handyman hacks, and using a rubberband has never worked for me either. I’m convinced 90% of the people recommending it are just repeating what they’ve heard and haven’t actually tried it.
Baphomet_The_Blasphemer@lemmy.world 2 months ago
I’ve tried it a dozen or so times, maybe worked 2-3 of them. I keep it in my arsenal of tricks because it’s quick and easy to try with no negative repercussions if it doesn’t work.
13esq@lemmy.world 2 months ago
It’s worked for me but with a couple layers of insulation tape rather than a rubber band.