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Help getting screw out!

David41

David41

David41

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Evening all.

I'm currently installing a water block onto my GTX 470.
Problem is I'm down to the last screw to get the stock
cooler off and I've practically worn it down until the
screwdriver won't grip it.
Really stupid, I know.
Does anyone have any ideas how to get it out
or am I pretty much screwed.
No pun intended.

Cheers,

Dave.
 
Unable to post a pic unfortunately.
Good idea with the pliers, I tried it tentatively
with the set I have but no joy so far I'll
keep trying though.
 
How much damage can you do to the brown bit
around the screw before you totally Bork the card?

I tried it with the handheld drill but there is nothing for
it to grip onto. :(
 
I had the same problem with a GTX570... screw head completely stripped.

I also tried pliers but I couldn't get a strong enough grip

In the end I broke out the power drill (not battery powered), drilled down into the centre of the screw with a 2mm bit, screw head popped off after about 10 minutes.

Silly thing to do really, I should have just purchased a screw extractor.
 
Extractor set would be the cleanest way to get it out and if the other screws show signs of thread lock (blue dot) then moderate but sensible pressure would be required to get the extractor a good grip before it loosens.


Could try putting super glue or stronger adhesive into the stripped head then sticking the screwdriver in and letting it dry, then maybe some spots on the outside but keep it tidy and it may give you that little bit of extra grip to get it out.
 
Thanks for all the input folks.
I think I'll head into town tomorrow
and try to get hold of a screw
extractor kit. I'll let you know how
I get on. :)
 
Tip ---> always tighting the screw[clockwise] abit as this will break the bound between the screw and the screw wall[hole], especialy if the manufacture has used locking compound and don't use cheap screw drivers they are usually made of soft metal and the tip gets worned down and chews the screw head.

lol ---> how to remember > clockwise from anti-clockwise > Righty tighty > Lefty loosey > ;)
 
OLDPHART said:
Tip ---> always tighting the screw[clockwise] abit as this will break the bound between the screw and the screw wall[hole], especialy if the manufacture has used locking compound and don't use cheap screw drivers they are usually made of soft metal and the tip gets worned down and chews the screw head.

lol ---> how to remember > clockwise from anti-clockwise > Righty tighty > Lefty loosey > ;)
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Haha I was gonna say that; righty tighty, lefty loosey.

Also when unscrewing it's always worth just turning each screw a tiny bit to loosen them up, sometimes leaving just one screw in makes it lock into the thread more and is a nightmare to get out.
 
OLDPHART said:
Tip ---> always tighting the screw[clockwise] abit as this will break the bound between the screw and the screw wall[hole], especialy if the manufacture has used locking compound and don't use cheap screw drivers they are usually made of soft metal and the tip gets worned down and chews the screw head.

lol ---> how to remember > clockwise from anti-clockwise > Righty tighty > Lefty loosey > ;)
Click to expand...

Good advice that from the old git :p

I swear he is like yoda sometimes... :D
 
And why is it *always* the last screw/bolt whatever that threads :confused:

Same if i'm working on car/pc/furniture - 5 come out easy, 6th rounds off!
 
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