Archive for May, 2010

How can I remove a broken screw from a computer case?

Posted by admin On May - 27 - 2010

I’m trying to open my computer case, and one of the screws holding the cover on won’t come out. The problem isn’t that it’s simply too tight and I can’t turn it; it turns just fine when I move the screwdriver counterclockwise. It just doesn’t come out, but stays flush against the surface of the case as it spins.

What are some possible ways to deal with this situation?

Yes its possible – you’ll need something thin but sturdy to be pried under the screw heads lip, while gently using a screw driver to turn the screw. The trouble here is the screw threading of what held that screw in place has either fallen off so the screw is free floating, or the screw threads were part of the case itself and they have been stripped.

Thin sturdy objects may include long nose needle pliers, flat blade of a slot headed screw driver, metal ruler, box cutter (x-acto knife), or tweezers depending on the nature of the location of the screw. Meaning if its on a flat surface accessible from all directions, or down in a hole where the screw head lies a distance from the flat surface above.

You may also try locking jaw pliers (Vise Grips) and lock the jaws around the screw head and gently pulling while turning in a counter clockwise direction to try to catch some threading to allow the screw to be extracted.

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Super Creative Case Mods

Posted by admin On May - 1 - 2010

“Have you ever dreamed of having a beautifully designed computer? If you answered “yes”, we invite you to view this collection of striking and unique custom desktop PC cases that may just inspire you into modifying or building your own rig.”

I was browsing around some websites with Desktop PC Cases and I came across this blog post and I just can’t help sharing it with you! Got to this link here –> http://sixrevisions.com/design-showcase-inspiration/30-beautiful-custom-pc-case-designs/ –

This one is my favorite! Which one do you like? Comment your favorite!
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