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Broken screw on laptop cooling fan head

Broken screw on laptop cooling fan head

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gamerbros4ever
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06-14-2016, 06:42 PM
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Hi there! I tried fixing the slow laptop by opening it and making some changes, but while swapping the cooler and SSD I accidentally damaged a screw. Now the tool doesn’t fit properly. Any tips on getting it back in place? Or should I just move forward with the improvements we’ve already made? Thanks!
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gamerbros4ever
06-14-2016, 06:42 PM #1

Hi there! I tried fixing the slow laptop by opening it and making some changes, but while swapping the cooler and SSD I accidentally damaged a screw. Now the tool doesn’t fit properly. Any tips on getting it back in place? Or should I just move forward with the improvements we’ve already made? Thanks!

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06-14-2016, 08:13 PM
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Thanks for the prompt response! I'll attempt it this evening after work, but if it feels like a risk I'll skip it. It's already booting up faster than expected and much more responsive.
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NrosenYT
06-14-2016, 08:13 PM #2

Thanks for the prompt response! I'll attempt it this evening after work, but if it feels like a risk I'll skip it. It's already booting up faster than expected and much more responsive.

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06-17-2016, 02:39 PM
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If the screw is tight, simply swap out the removed ones and leave it unchanged. A solid upgrade is preferable to risking further damage that could worsen the situation. These small screws are usually made of steel, which makes them brittle yet very hard at times—possibly a low-cost alloy. If that’s the case, use a 1mm drill bit and roll the bit with your fingertips. I’ve done this on an older Acer laptop cooling fan assembly. The unit was from 2007–2008. With patience, I managed to extract enough material to create a tiny hex hole, allowing me to remove the broken thread section of the screw. Avoid using power tools; one slip is too costly. I held the drill bit in my right hand and used a small coin taped to my finger tip for gentle pressure on the top. I also utilized a camera cleaning kit with an air blower to keep the area clean as I slowly worked the bit into the screw over about 15 minutes.
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Ale03M
06-17-2016, 02:39 PM #3

If the screw is tight, simply swap out the removed ones and leave it unchanged. A solid upgrade is preferable to risking further damage that could worsen the situation. These small screws are usually made of steel, which makes them brittle yet very hard at times—possibly a low-cost alloy. If that’s the case, use a 1mm drill bit and roll the bit with your fingertips. I’ve done this on an older Acer laptop cooling fan assembly. The unit was from 2007–2008. With patience, I managed to extract enough material to create a tiny hex hole, allowing me to remove the broken thread section of the screw. Avoid using power tools; one slip is too costly. I held the drill bit in my right hand and used a small coin taped to my finger tip for gentle pressure on the top. I also utilized a camera cleaning kit with an air blower to keep the area clean as I slowly worked the bit into the screw over about 15 minutes.

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