Stripped screw!

Emjay86 · 16 Sep 2011 at 18:45

Hey guys I need a bit of help here.

I am trying to remove my radiator from the top of my Corsair 800D case and one of the screws is completely stripped so I cannot get a grip with any sized screwdriver. How can I go about getting this screw out?

Thanks in advance!

RJC · 16 Sep 2011 at 18:47

Drill the screw out or see if you can put a groove in the screw and use a flat end driver!

TheYoungster · 16 Sep 2011 at 19:32

^ those would work

if you can use a junior hacksaw and put a grove in it and use a flathead, ive had ot do it before just not in a computer case

RollerBall · 16 Sep 2011 at 20:26

I had to drill mine out. I drilled a small hole in the top of the screw then used pliers to dig into the hole and grip it and the side and then twist.

You can also cut a groove and use a flat head. You can also get a screw remover which is kinda like a screw driver but with "blades" which dig into it. Cheapest and easiest option. I couldn't find any in any stores around me and was on a time frame though so had to resort to the drill.

scrlk · 16 Sep 2011 at 20:51

Supergluing an old screwdriver in to the top of the screw could work well.

Emjay86 · 16 Sep 2011 at 22:20

Thanks guys. I went with the first suggestion and drilled the mother out!

That will teach it for getting stuck!