I just finished assembling my DIY 13" AMD Framework Laptop but I need to open it up again because the power button won’t light up.
After one uncareful attempt to remove the bottom left screw (the one that’s supposed to lift the input cover) it stripped so badly, that I can’t unscrew it anymore. It still looks decent (see attached picture) but my Framework screwdriver can do a full rotation without moving anything.
Are there any ways to remove the screw without damaging the rest of the device?
I received an email tonight of them asking if it was an out-of-the-box issue, pics, and the conditions of the package when I received it. Still waiting for an answer.
Yeah, it being a cheap screw was probaly part of the problem, but I could’ve avoided this. I will contact support now. How long did you have to wait for a response?
i guess there are endless (videos) instructions etc on the web to remove stripped screws of all sorts and kinds and environments.
the rubber band attempt comes to my mind quickly, i was able to remove screws that way often. remove the damaged screw (if possible) and report to frame work support and let them deliver you a set of new screws etc.
Is there a way to ‘reset’ captive screws? One screw in my laptop makes a ‘clicking’ noise when I try to screw it into the laptop body. I think it maybe due to the pitch of the screw being misaligned, but I am not too sure.
It’s not too much of a problem but if it is any easy fix that I could do by myself, i’d like to do so. If anyone has some tips, I’d be grateful!
i think i have seen some folks solder some little lever to metal stuff to be able to exercise larger leverage or force in such situations? dont take this advice too seariously though i am not an expert, dont hose your hardware.
