Motherboard riser tool.

[Swordfish]

I'm trying to find a tool for the unscrewing of motherboard risers. Have a trawl of the local DIY stores to no avail. A look on the web did not reveal much either.

Tried OC as well but there does not seem to be a section for tools.

If anyone has any pointers as to where the got theirs I'd be appreciated.

Does this tool have a specific name anyway?

 

[Swordfish]

99% of them do screw out for the odd one that is stuck tight there is a tool for it. Looks like a standard screwdriver with with a hex end on it to match the risers.

Have used one in the past but need a new one. Pliers can sometimes work but for a really tight one the pliers can slip if too much pressure is used.

 

[Swordfish]

I use a screwdriver with a socket using an adapter, better than pliers. You should be able to get them from a DIY store/screwfix/toolstation etc.

Similar to whats in this kit http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-012-OP

Cheers for that - did see one but as I have everything else I don't want to have to buy a full kit.

I've never come across one that is so tight it cannot be removed by a simple pair of pliers

However there is a tool called a nut runner/spinner/driver that is specifically designed to do the job, you'll need it in M3 size.

Cheers for that.

Will help me search a bit more.


EDIT - what size in mm is the M3 ?

 

[Swordfish]

Go & buy yourself a set of nut spinners, they cover sizes from 3mm to 5mm.

You can also get BA nut spinner sets as well, very useful to have, cost about a fiver, better sets do cost abit more.

My favourite ones are from Schumacher, a UK firm, I have a whole set of them.

Cheers for this

Have managed to find some on-line - will go back to the local DIY's tomorrow armed with the proper name of the tool.

M3 = 3mm is that right ?

 

[Swordfish]

Cheers for all replies.