Question Internal SSD screw stripped -- how to remove?

[amp43]

Hello all -- I have a M2 screw for the internal SSD slot that's not coming out.

I tried the following thread's solutions (hammer, rubber band. pliers) but those didn't work. So I finally arrived at drilling out the head with a 2mm drill bit thinking it would split the shaft. The head has been removed, but the shaft is still in the socket and hasn't split. I need to remove the shaft from the socket. I am cautious about drilling further to prevent damage to the slot.

Any suggestions would be appreciated

Please see image

https://i.imghippo.com/files/BpmV9213qLM.jpg

 

[stuff and nonesense]

How is the screw socket fixed onto the motherboard?

 

[amp43]

I'm not sure. Could be friction fit or screwed standoff. It's from a Lenovo 15IRX9 i7

But based on the ebay picture of the back view there's no way of telling
https://www.ebay.com/itm/356367308034

 

[stuff and nonesense]

I'm not sure. Could be friction fit or screwed standoff. It's from a Lenovo 15IRX9 i7

But based on the ebay picture of the back view there's no way of telling
https://www.ebay.com/itm/356367308034

My thinking was.. if screwed in .. get a repair shop to remove it and swap it with the one in the middle. Same if it is soldered. Neither is a fix I would like to try myself because of the probability of secondary damage.

 

[amp43]

My thinking was.. if screwed in .. get a repair shop to remove it and swap it with the one in the middle. Same if it is soldered. Neither is a fix I would like to try myself because of the probability of secondary damage.

Ok thanks, I'll ask around. Replacing the component would be ideal.

Another option I was considering was file down the shaft to make it flush with the socket, then just tape down the SSD with electrical tape. Is that a viable solution?

 

[geofelt]

Looks like you could install a shorter m.2 device like this:
https://www.newegg.com/corsair-2tb-mp600-micro-nvme-1-4/p/N82E16820982235

 

[amp43]

Looks like you could install a shorter m.2 device like this:
https://www.newegg.com/corsair-2tb-mp600-micro-nvme-1-4/p/N82E16820982235

Unfortunately I've already bought the full sized SSD.

I figure the cheapest option is just to file down the shaft and put electrical tape. It looks like the screw won't come out without surgical tools that I don't have.
I just would like to know if this is a viable solution and won't screw up the internals.

 

[geofelt]

There are screw extractor kits.
For example:
https://www.harborfreight.com/screw...MIwJep3vWijAMVLHR_AB3GzhpBEAQYAiABEgJGnPD_BwE

https://www.ifixit.com/products/pre...-MZLbzq0FUbfx2wTa4n0xWPPaT6xj6WW2nJ_Wns&gQT=1

 

[SkyNetRising]

Another option I was considering was file down the shaft to make it flush with the socket, then just tape down the SSD with electrical tape.
Is that a viable solution?

Place double sided foam tape under M.2 drive.
It won't go anywhere.

 

[amp43]

Hey sorry for the delayed reply. I was waiting for the tools to come in and finally got them today.

There are screw extractor kits.
For example:
https://www.harborfreight.com/screw...MIwJep3vWijAMVLHR_AB3GzhpBEAQYAiABEgJGnPD_BwE

https://www.ifixit.com/products/pre...-MZLbzq0FUbfx2wTa4n0xWPPaT6xj6WW2nJ_Wns&gQT=1

Good to know. Will keep in mind for the future

Place double sided foam tape under M.2 drive.
It won't go anywhere.

This worked brilliantly, thank you! I got 1mm thick weatherproof tape and stacked another on top to make it 2mm as 1mm wasn't enough to adhere the SSD with the base.

View: https://imgur.com/a/0RAui5t


Thank you again