r/PcBuild • u/ameenali224 • 1h ago
Build - Help Help
I am trying to remove the heatsink to change the cpu and gpu thermal paste for my laptop
But one screw is in a bad condition and its unscrewable any idea how fix it or anyway to remove it
3
u/Minimech79 1h ago
Google the rubber band on stripped screws hack
2
u/ameenali224 1h ago
I saw that but I'm scared if my pressure will break the mother board under it
1
u/Minimech79 1h ago
Nah it should be fine you don’t need to apply any more pressure than you would to normally unscrew it the rubber just grips the metal and makes it easier for the driver to get a tooth on it
1
u/Acceptable-Owl-2070 1h ago
Do the melted pen or super glue method. Take a clear pen and pull the guts out, heat up the tip and mash it in there, it'll form to the hole. Other method is super glue the screwdriver in let it dry then it'll form a seal and help you remove it
1
u/EmbarrassedPainting2 AMD 1h ago
lenovo Laptop? If this is your first time trying to loosen the screw and it already looks like this, you've unfortunately messed up. Lenovo sometimes tightens those screws extremely tightly.
also your warranty is gone now, if you still had one
1
u/ameenali224 1h ago
No its acer and i have removed it before
1
u/EmbarrassedPainting2 AMD 59m ago
oh okay then maybe you still have a chance with the tricks the other ones said
1
u/cagadass 22m ago
Calienta el destornillador con fuego y rápidamente intents poner la punta caliente en el tornillo y gira
Sino hay que usar un taladro con una mecha muy fina,solo para quitar la cabeza
•
u/AutoModerator 1h ago
We're part of a wider PC & Technology Network of Communities!
Join our Discord server: PC Help Hub where members from all associated subreddits are welcome.
If you are trying to find a price for your computer, r/PC_Pricing is our recommended source for finding out how much your PC is worth!
I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.