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Busted Phillips Screws

one of the lugs on my speakers came loose , so I used a power screw driver to remove the Phillips screws holding the plate in the back. 3 out of the six screws came out fine. The other three had the indentaions smashed, now I am stuck with three phillips screws that I can get out. Will seek the advice of someone more mechanically inclined then myself, but any advice is appreciated. My thought is to take a drill and destroy the screws completely. However I wont do anything until I consult with a few friends. THX
darrylhifi
fatparrot
1,314 posts
 
Herman, good point! If I ever have to drill metal on ANY audio gear, I will put a small circle of Blue Tack around the drilling site, so that any metal shaving will be held by this material. Also, one of those mini hand held computer vacuums used while drilling comes in handy!
piezo
304 posts
 
take a small file or dremel and cut a straight cut into the screw then use a straight blade screw driver. go slow with the extraction. the power driver isn't always a good tool
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swampwalker
5,138 posts
 
Great ideas guys. Another tried and true method on breaking the grip of a "frozen" fastener is to tap the end of the screwdriver firmly but not too hard, when sitting in the slotted head.
darrylhifi OP
498 posts
 
A friend suggested a vice grip wrench . Has a turnable nut to tighten and then grips down. A little sweat, however got them off, refastened the post and the music is back ! THX
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dekay
5,855 posts
 
Screwing around again, eh Darryl?
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