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Author Removing stripped torx head screws?
ChrisBoom
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Registered: 6th Dec 06
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22nd May 07 at 14:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I need to remove the sill trim to stick the power cable for my amp under, but two of the screws are stripped. Any ideas on how to get them out?
Dean_W
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22nd May 07 at 14:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Is it the screws that have stripped or the plastic?
Dave A
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22nd May 07 at 14:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
drill them out
ChrisBoom
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22nd May 07 at 14:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Dean_W
Is it the screws that have stripped or the plastic?


Its the actaul heads of the screws, the torx bit wont grip

quote:
Originally posted by Dave A
drill them out


Good idea mate, Ill do that. Cheers.
gunzi
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23rd May 07 at 08:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Get a junior hacksaw and make your own groove for a flat head screw driver. Works a treat
csweatherston
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23rd May 07 at 12:30   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
just rip them out, the metal they screw into is like toilet paper anyway...
ChrisBoom
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quote:
Originally posted by gunzi
Get a junior hacksaw and make your own groove for a flat head screw driver. Works a treat


Couldnt have, as it was in a recess about 2-3cm deep.

Got it anyway, drilled the fucker out. Cheers.

 
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