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Name: nikhil778
Date: April 6, 2004 at 07:54:53 Pacific
Subject: unable to remove hardrive from case
OS: windows..xp pro
CPU/Ram: 750/512
Comment:

I am having trouble how to remove the hardrive from the case one of the screws is stucked into the case


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Response Number 1
Name: jam
Date: April 6, 2004 at 08:01:43 Pacific
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I think you know what you gotta do...you gotta get that screw out! Not much we can do to help ya with that. You either need a good screwdriver, or a small socket...if the threads are stripped & it just spins without backing out, you'll need to somehow pry it while turning the screw, or if you can, grab it with a small pair of vise-grips & pull on it while turning it out...


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Response Number 2
Name: angrymen2001
Date: April 6, 2004 at 08:11:29 Pacific
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If the head is stripped, you can get a "screw out" at sears that digs into the head of the screw.
Another option is to take a drill bit the size of the screw shaft. Drill into the screw head, and the head will snap right off.

When all else fails, beat the %*#$! out of it!!!


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Response Number 3
Name: OtheHill
Date: April 6, 2004 at 09:25:44 Pacific
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The screw that is installed is probably the wrong size or thread pitch. It is stripped. Use a pair of pliers and turn and pull together. When reinstalling that drive don't use that hole again.


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