I’m not going to say that the next procedure are the more recommended ones, but when I’m desperate, they are my last resource and sometimes it works.
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I’m not going to say that the next procedures are the more recommended ones, but when I’m desperate, they are my last resource and sometimes they work :)
I’m considering that you have not broken the head of the screw, so the driver head fits properly to the screw head shape.
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Often, it’s a torque’s problem. When I use my tiny precision screwdrivers, the torque I can apply with my hands is not sufficient. Then, I use my pliers so I cann apply more torque. With the other hand I push longitudinally to the screw so I avoid damaging its head.
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Often, it’s a torque’s problem. When I use my tiny precision screwdrivers, the torque I can apply with my hands is not sufficient. Then, I use my pliers so I can apply more torque. With the other hand I push longitudinally to the screw so I avoid damaging its head.
But sometimes, the problem is that during the assembly, some glue has been used to ensure the screw will never move. When this is the case, you can try few things:
* Heat up the item to 40~50 ºC to try to melt and softener a bit the glue. Depending on the kind of glue, this might work out or not. Be carefull because this can melt the case if it’s plastic!
* Breking the glue by impact: Hit the screw longitudinally. Put the screwdriver in position and with a hammer hit it as you were using a nail. Be careful and don’t hit it with excessive strenght… as you might end up breaking the housing!
Hi @cavendish ,
I’m not going to say that the next procedure are the more recommended ones, but when I’m desperate, they are my last resource and sometimes it works.
I’m considering that you have not broken the head of the screw, so the driver head fits properly to the screw head shape.
Often, it’s a torque’s problem. When I use my tiny precision screwdrivers, the torque I can apply with my hands is not sufficient. Then, I use my pliers so I cann apply more torque. With the other hand I push longitudinally to the screw so I avoid damaging its head.
But sometimes, the problem is that during the assembly, some glue has been used to ensure the screw will never move. When this is the case, you can try few things:
* Heat up the item to 40~50 ºC to try to melt and softener a bit the glue. Depending on the kind of glue, this might work out or not. Be carefull because this can melt the case if it’s plastic!
* Breking the glue by impact: Hit the screw longitudinally. Put the screwdriver in position and with a hammer hit it as you were using a nail. Be careful and don’t hit it with excessive strenght… as you might end up breaking the housing!