Re: Freeing Seized/Frozen Laptop Screws
Boris Devouge <[email protected]> Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:58:52 +0000
| Newsgroups | gmane.linux.redhat.amd64 |
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| Organization | Red Hat UK |
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Robert L Cochran wrote: > I know this isn't exactly an AMD64 question, but I assume we all build > boxes and along the way accumulated some expertise...anyhow, I have a > Compaq Presario V5120NR laptop computer. The memory access door has two > screws in it. One of these is captive and comes out part of the way. But > the other one is in a recessed hole and it seems to be frozen solidly in > there. My screwdriver is stripping some of the head off as I attempt to > twist the screw out. I know, I shouldn't do that. Is there a way to get > the screw unfrozen? Is there an ESD-safe version of WD40...or a > lubricant that is safe for the electronics underneathe? > > Thanks > > Bob Tried Break Free CLP ? http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=840573