Stripped case screw

[red2481]

So I basically stripped my pc door screw. Now I can't acces the back of my pc. Any ways to get it out without buying a dremel?

 

[gilbadon]

Use a flat head and a ton of pressure to keep contact with the groove. Unless it is stripped to a perfect round edge or extremely tight (why would you need your case that tight?), you should be able to remove it.

 

[USAFRet]

So I basically stripped my pc door screw. Now I can't acces the back of my pc. Any ways to get it out without buying a dremel?

Try a rubber band

 

[jitpublisher]

Once you get it out, replace them all with thumb screws.

 

[gondo]

Pair of pliers to get it started. There is enough of a head on those screws that a pair of pliers should work. Arn't those screws hex heads....you can use the hex bit or socket, or nut driver, or whatever you want to call it, to get it out.

The rubber band trick might work. Then there is a screw extractor kit that works but you need to buy that.

Then there is a cut a slot trick and use a flathead. A dremel to cut a slot in the head then use a flat blade screwdriver.

 

[red2481]

No i mean my thumb screw is stuck inside my case. The door won't come out. My mistake. Stripped threads on screw, not letting it come out.

 

[USAFRet]

No i mean my thumb screw is stuck inside my case. The door won't come out. My mistake. Stripped threads on screw, not letting it come out.

So not the screw head stripped, but rather the threads.

You need to provide some outward pressure as you gently turn it. Likely there is just enough thread lef tot allow the thing to actually screw out.

 

[red2481]

okay so can you give me step by step instruction. first, press on the screw from the inside of the case. Next, start screwing it out. Lastly, it will come out?
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[USAFRet]

okay so can you give me step by step instruction. first, press on the screw from the inside of the case. Next, start screwing it out. Lastly, it will come out?
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A picture of what you have would be helpful here.

 

[red2481]

okay give me a few minutes.

 

[Gam3r01]

Is it stripped or cross threaded?
If its stripped you shouldnt have any issues getting it out, cross threaded is another story.

 

[red2481]

Cross threaded probably. I try takin it out by hand but I no work

 

[red2481]

how to add photo?

 

[red2481]

nvm here is the link to the photo

http://imgur.com/3lHJ3ki

 

[Gam3r01]

Got any pliers? You can use leverage to unscrew it.

 

[USAFRet]

nvm here is the link to the photo

http://imgur.com/3lHJ3ki

Pull out while slowly turning.
Or, a screwdriver wedged underneath, gently, while unscrewing.

 

[red2481]

Got any pliers? You can use leverage to unscrew it.

How?

 

[Gam3r01]

Slowly:
http://thumb9.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/1154243/349870706/stock-photo-rusty-locking-pliers-and-bolt-on-wheel-tractors-retro-and-vintage-style-349870706.jpg

 

[red2481]

Slowly:
http://thumb9.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/1154243/349870706/stock-photo-rusty-locking-pliers-and-bolt-on-wheel-tractors-retro-and-vintage-style-349870706.jpg

When I do it by hand, or screw driver, it doesn't work

 

[gondo]

If it's a thumbscrew just yank on it while turning to get it coming out.

If you can get it away a bit as in wobbling, take a flat blade screwdriver and jam it between the screw and cover, then pry it out while you turn the screw. Use the flat blade as a crowbar to pry the screw out while turning it. I guarantee that will work. I am an electrician and I encounter this all the time, prying with a flat blade will work for you.

You may have to retap the case threads to get another screw in properly. If it's just the screw that was frigged up then your case may be good.

Note: don't actually pry with the flat blade. Just stick it under the screw then rotate wither way to force it out while spinning the screw with the other hand and screwdriver. If you actually pry back you might bend the cover and cause cosmetic damage.

 

[red2481]

Thank you so much. Now I can add cable extensions

 

[gondo]

FYI, lets say it just wouldn't come out. Here's the fix. Cut the thumb head off flush with the case using a hacksaw blade. Now you have just the threads in the hole. Drill it out. The metal screws are made of is very tough and it's hard to drill. You need a tiny bit and a good one. Drill center and go slow. If it starts to go off center it's hard to correct and you may drill off center and into the threads. Once your through you can step up to a larger bit if required. Rinse and repeat. If you ruin the threads which is very possible, retap the hole.

 

[red2481]

Yes but I got it out thankyou I used your directions gondo