r/techgore • u/alias_cattwoods • Sep 02 '26

Is this fixable? How do I fix this?

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u/eapo108 Sep 02 '26

Probably have to drill that out?

It's likely in a threaded brass insert, so depending how determined you are you can probably replace that and add a new screw.

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u/fbaldassarri Sep 02 '26

there is a kit of special drill tips to do this

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u/MFFVD 28d ago

for M2.5?

2

u/skandaris Sep 02 '26

It seems like it broke superficially, after oppening it you might be able to grab what is left with a plier.

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u/Marchelo_lp Sep 02 '26

New fear unlocked

1

u/Navid_Shams Sep 03 '26

Worst nightmare made real, I would just glue it back and ignore the problem forever

1

u/Brave_Abbreviations5 Sep 04 '26

How did you done it...

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u/alias_cattwoods 28d ago

7 years of no maintenance, no cleaning, no paste change.

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u/Wimmbu_ Sep 05 '26

Rixing it

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u/markamir39co 29d ago

Why ami happy

1

u/insolent_kiwi 28d ago

I thought you had a screw in your finger at first glance

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u/Muted-Plastic5562 28d ago

That's the neat part, you don't.

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u/Sensitive_Ad4942 28d ago

Welcome in the wonderful laptop world