[SOLVED] Stripped screw in motherboard.

[PratHat]

Any ideas how to remove a stripped screw that is holding my motherboard down ?

 

[SkyNetRising]

Can you show a photo?
(upload to imgur.com and post link)

 

[TommyTwoTone66]

Drill it out. Use a drill bit the same width as the screw thread.

 

[USAFRet]

Drill it out. Use a drill bit the same width as the screw thread.

Bad advice until we know exactly what the problem is.

Stripped head, stripped threads on the screw, stripped threads in whatever the screw goes into....
All potentially different solutions.

Hence, the above request for a pic.

 

[geofelt]

Can you describe the problem better.
Perhaps with a photo.
Are we talking about the standoff screw, or the screw that goes into the standoff or what?

 

[PratHat]

Can you describe the problem better.
Perhaps with a photo.
Are we talking about the standoff screw, or the screw that goes into the standoff or what?

Its the screw that goes into the standoff.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Its the screw that goes into the standoff.

Show a photo. It's realy hard to assess the problem without it.

 

[PratHat]

Show a photo. It's realy hard to assess the problem without it.

I will have to take the graphics card out. I will be doing some cable management tomorrow anyways I will send a pic while doing that.

 

[geofelt]

If you are not trying to remove the motherboard, leave it be for now.

When the time does come, remove all of the other plugged in parts that you can to make room to work with.
You could likely need to drill the screw head. But, there are some stripped screw bits designed to remove such screws. You would find them at an automotive shop, but they may not be small enough for you.
Here is an example:
https://www.amazon.com/Extractor-St...cphy=9011560&hvtargid=pla-1188945619381&psc=1

 

[drea.drechsler]

If you are not trying to remove the motherboard, leave it be for now.

When the time does come, remove all of the other plugged in parts that you can to make room to work with.
You could likely need to drill the screw head. But, there are some stripped screw bits designed to remove such screws. You would find them at an automotive shop, but they may not be small enough for you.
Here is an example:
https://www.amazon.com/Extractor-St...cphy=9011560&hvtargid=pla-1188945619381&psc=1

I've never had luck with extractors on the screws that come with computer cases for mounting motherboards. These screws are made from the lowest grade of scrap metal they can get away with. All that ever happens is the extractor grinds up the screw head more, leaving fine metal shavings the same as drilling it out.

 

[PratHat]

Show a photo. It's realy hard to assess the problem without it.

https://imgur.com/onsUINE

View: https://imgur.com/onsUINE

the link for the image. Couldn't get a closer image cuz of focus issues.

 

[PratHat]

If you are not trying to remove the motherboard, leave it be for now.

When the time does come, remove all of the other plugged in parts that you can to make room to work with.
You could likely need to drill the screw head. But, there are some stripped screw bits designed to remove such screws. You would find them at an automotive shop, but they may not be small enough for you.
Here is an example:
https://www.amazon.com/Extractor-St...cphy=9011560&hvtargid=pla-1188945619381&psc=1

Yeah I'm not trying to remove it rn but better to know how to remove it for when the time co

 

[PratHat]

I've never had luck with extractors on the screws that come with computer cases for mounting motherboards. These screws are made from the lowest grade of scrap metal they can get away with. All that ever happens is the extractor grinds up the screw head more, leaving fine metal shavings the same as drilling it out.

Do most cases come with such low grade screws? I though only mine did... lolz
It did strip pretty easily. Curse the cabinet manufacturers !!!

 

[SkyNetRising]

Yeah I'm not trying to remove it rn but better to know how to remove it for when the time co

Get it out this way.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziKRSsH9MAA

 

[PratHat]

Get it out this way.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziKRSsH9MAA

I guess i will have to use drill bits.... I will try the rubber band and super glue methods first tho i guess........

 

[geofelt]

Sometimes, such screws will also have a hex head that a nut driver will work on.
Even if not, you may be able to get a grip on the screw with vise-grip pliers.

Such a screw should never need enough force to strip the screw.
Test fit the motherboard screw first to be sure that you have the correct screw.
Many look alike.

Snug is enough. Most likely, the screw did not go in straight in the first place.
A trick is to first turn the screw counter clockwise. When you feel a slight click, the threads are ready to engage and you can then screw it down.
Do not tighten any of the motherboard screws until they are all in.
If you fully tighten one, the others may not go in straight.

 

[alceryes]

Some cases allow you to take out the whole motherboard tray.
This may allow you to get a grip on the standoff with some super long needle nose for better torque or give you more/better options with Frankenstein removal methods.