solemn cipher
Hello i am trying to do case swap with my Wooting that i bought months back i unscrewed 4x screws and the last one seems to be chipped and cant be taken out. I didn’t chip it, It must have been manufacturing problem with the board. Any ideas what i can do? Its literally only 1 screw holding me back from taking out the pcb from board.
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rocky plover
What uhh screwdriver are you using exactly?
solemn cipher
rocky plover
Worst scenario, you can slide it off with a bit of pressure.
rocky plover
What size?
solemn cipher
All 4 other screws went out fine with this size
Except the last one thats stuck xd and it seems chipped
rocky plover
No label. Doesn't really help. Using a PH1 is optimal, since it grips the screw properly. PH0 may work, but it can have issues
solemn cipher
foggy lynx
Was it already stripped before you tried to unscrew it?
rocky plover
So the bits are labelled. What does the one you're using say exactly?
solemn cipher
I used the one on the right in the middle, And yes it seems like it was because the other 4 were going out smoothly and easily except this last one.
solemn cipher
Ah hold on
foggy lynx
But on the one you're using
solemn cipher
S2 PH00
rocky plover
Too small.
foggy lynx
There's the problem
rocky plover
TWO sizes at that 😄
solemn cipher
So which one should i pick from the screwdrivers? Because i dunno the other ones seemed to go without issue
rocky plover
PH1
foggy lynx
That's why it's stripped.
Now we need a way to remove it.
rocky plover
Same shape
solemn cipher
rocky plover
Look at all the bits shaped +
foggy lynx
Because of the screw being stripped, it might be a challenge, but try the correct bit (marked PH1) first. Push down firmly and turn at the same time.
solemn cipher
Ok i will give it a shot with this one xd
Seems too big or its chipped no idea
Doesnt wanna go out
foggy lynx
Yeah, it's stripped. That's why it's a challenge.
Can you remove the board though, maybe try lifting on the other end and sliding it out?
Use caution though, we do not want the keyboard to break
What you could try is find a slot bit that's as wide and use that. Since the far edges are likely still intact.
foggy lynx
What you could try is find a slot bit that's as wide and use that. Since the far...
I'd try this before the lift and slide method.
solemn cipher
But i think it was manufacturing mistake because the other ones i had no issue and i used same pressure on all..
rocky plover
It may have been screwed in harder - But you definitely didn't help matters by using a screwdriver REALLY not designed for the screwhead.
Apply some real pressure down on the screw and try and get it loose.
If that doesn't work, you'll need to slide it off, and potentially damage the case slightly.
foggy lynx
Manufacturer mistake or not, we now need to remove and replace it.
Let's see what other methods we have on tap.
rocky plover
Still a lot better to swap than the PCB 😄
foggy lynx
What you could try is find a slot bit that's as wide and use that. Since the far...
What I mean by this is
solemn cipher
Ok il try to apply more pressure
Yes that left side is the side being hold by that 1 screw xdd
rocky plover
Pull it that way
solemn cipher
It doesnt seem to be wanting to go down from that way
rocky plover
It doesnt seem to be wanting to go down from that way
You have three options.
solemn cipher
So which screw should i look for? For the one you tried vio?
foggy lynx
I used a slot bit.
That fitted just between the edges
And then pressure + turn
solemn cipher
What is a slot bit? Is it different screw or what
solemn cipher
foggy lynx
Ahh, I don't think you have them in this tiny
solemn cipher
foggy lynx
Maybe one on the bottom right
I used 1.5 myself
solemn cipher
Which one can u highlight xd i am unsure of screws
foggy lynx
See if one of these says 1.5
solemn cipher
S2 1.5
foggy lynx
That'll work
solemn cipher
When i will be screwing it back in i will use the spare screws xd that i got with wooting
rocky plover
Now so yourself a favour and throw it out.
You have two spares in a bag in the box.
foggy lynx
solemn cipher
Just last question what screw set will you reccomend for the back screws of pcb? Xdd
rocky plover
Same as before. PH1
