Module screw broken off in chassis

[lhrocker]

Has anyone ever successfully removed a module screw that was broken off in a chassis?

 

[JKD]

They will usually break with a Burr on them..so a small jewelers/electronics screwdriver will usually fit in the hole and you should be able to push it anti-clockwise against the burr.....takes patience though.

 

[Julia]

Yes. JKD's instructions. Be patient. It will take 3.141926..... * (time allotted) to complete the job. We have to be scientific about this so use pi.

Oh, you know those slots they put in those screws? They are for decoration. DO NOT use a screwdriver in them. Ever. You're asking for this to happen again if you do.

 

[lhrocker]

^^^^

Noted on using the screwdriver, but if the screw itself is twisted like a pretzel, then sometimes it's the only choice.

 

[JKD]

Yes. JKD's instructions. Be patient. It will take 3.141926..... * (time allotted) to complete the job. We have to be scientific about this so use pi.

Oh, you know those slots they put in those screws? They are for decoration. DO NOT use a screwdriver in them. Ever. You're asking for this to happen again if you do.

You missed a number from PI 3.1415926.....sorry had that # burned in my brain from Physics days.

 

[Julia]

JKD, you forgot to put NERD ALERT in the subject. Anytime we get technical we should do that. The Few. The Proud. The Nerds.