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- Mon Dec 12, 2016 5:21 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T430/T530 and later Series
- Topic: [T530] How to remove keyboard with stripped stuck screw - photo.
- Replies: 9
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Re: [T530] How to remove keyboard with stripped stuck screw - photo.
But, why is it stripped? Could the threads have seized? I did it :D It was impossible to unscrew. I used PH0 screwdriver. About three attempts and here you go... Have you considered using some penetrating oil to free it up? The screw is about 2cm long it will be ineffective. Try the rubber band tri...
- Mon Dec 12, 2016 2:50 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T430/T530 and later Series
- Topic: [T530] How to remove keyboard with stripped stuck screw - photo.
- Replies: 9
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Re: [T530] How to remove keyboard with stripped stuck screw - photo.
Maybe try to grab the edges with a needle nose pliers? I tried.. I just had to drill deeper holes into stripped screws that hold the heatsink over a T420 CPU. Not fun! Then I used a torque bit to mostly unscrew them the normal way. Good luck. Drill bit size? 1mm? Get a Dremel with a cutting disc li...
- Mon Dec 12, 2016 1:56 pm
- Forum: ThinkPad T430/T530 and later Series
- Topic: [T530] How to remove keyboard with stripped stuck screw - photo.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 806
[T530] How to remove keyboard with stripped stuck screw - photo.
Hi, I've got stuck keyboard screw in my T530 - photo. Screw is totally stuck - I tried everything (epoxy-glue, torx, 2mm reverse-thread bit), how could I now remove keyboard? Is it possible to remove keyboard if I drill only the head of screw, or I have to drill out whole screw? https://forums.lenov...



