How to remove stripped bottom left Torx screw on the PSU. Got stuck.

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iMac Model A1419 / Late 2012 / 2.9 & 3.2 GHz Core i5 or 3.4 GHz Core i7

Model A1419 / Late 2012 / 2.9 & 3.2 GHz Core i5 or 3.4 GHz Core i7 Processor, ID iMac13,2

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Bolaji Abdulkadir @ilorin

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How to remove stripped bottom left Torx screw on the PSU. Got stuck.

Upgrading logic board on iMac 27” late 2012. Everything ha been stripped off, all torx screws are out except the left bottom one on the PSU. Tried many times till it stripped off. Am stuck on that. Any idea what I need do to get this out of my way. I heard that, that particular Torx screw could have been loctited for security reason. Help as I need to get the PSU out of the way to remove the old board in order to fit the upgrade. Your wealth of knowledge on this issue will be appreciated.

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However I have tried using conventional pliers and not the screw extracting pliers. Considering the head of the stripped screw is round and its position very close to the bezel, couldn’t get a very good grip. I have to buy the screw extracting plier and give it a go. However I have a suspicion that permanent glue (loctite) might have been used to prevent taking out the psu, all other torx screws were taking out without any issue except that stubborn one. Please don’t give up on me. See me through this experience. You are all awesome.

11 июн 2020 г. из Bolaji Abdulkadir

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However I have tried using conventional pliers and not the screw extracting pliers. Considering the head of the stripped screw is round and its position very close to the bezel, couldn’t get a very good grip. I have to buy the screw extracting plier and give it a go. However I have a suspicion that permanent glue (loctite) might have been used to prevent taking out the psu, all other torx screws were taking out without any issue except that stubborn one. Please don’t give up on me. See me through this experience. You are all awesome. — Bolaji Abdulkadir

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The head of the screw is exposed so use Screw Extracting Pliers

Screw Extracting Pliers

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Screw Extracting Pliers

$19.99

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I use the small and medium ones, theses are real handy for some of those tough jobs.

11 июн 2020 г. из mayer

Will have to try the extracting screw pliers. Thanks a million. Please help me through this.

11 июн 2020 г. из Bolaji Abdulkadir

Hi @mayer . Thank you so much for your suggested tool. I purchased the tool, used it and success. I really appreciate you all. Thanks for being there.

14 июн 2020 г. из Bolaji Abdulkadir

@ilorin If my answer solved your problem, please accept it as the solution ;-)

14 июн 2020 г. из mayer

Problem solved. Thanks a million.

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Erik Eriksson @eke0909 Репутация: 2,2к 19 8 58 · Answer 2 · 2020-06-11T10:38:06-07:00

Erik Eriksson @eke0909

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I would recommend you to check out this guide, it shows a few ways that you can remove a stripped screw.

How to Remove a Stripped Screw

Good luck! :D

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Thanks so much Erik. I have tried the rubber band technics and it didn’t work for, since the torx screw has been stripped the T10 torx used was just keep turning round and round. Now am left with the other options - glue, rotary tool to cut across the head and use plat screw driver. Shall let you know the outcome. I appreciate your help. Thanks.

11 июн 2020 г. из Bolaji Abdulkadir

No problem, just happy to be able to help! :D

12 июн 2020 г. из Erik Eriksson

Hi, thanks a million for all the suggested ideas. I have been able to get the stripped screw out using an extracting pliers. Appreciate your help. cheers.

14 июн 2020 г. из Bolaji Abdulkadir

No problem, just happy being able to help! :D

15 июн 2020 г. из Erik Eriksson

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