<![CDATA[ChipMusic.org - cutting into DMG front PCB]]> 2014-06-13T16:26:13Z PunBB https://chipmusic.org/forums/topic/14534/cutting-into-dmg-front-pcb/ <![CDATA[Re: cutting into DMG front PCB]]> I used a cutter to get mine out, they were pretty soft so it was a perfect tool for the job!

]]> https://chipmusic.org/Dadibom 2014-06-13T16:26:13Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/210901/#p210901 <![CDATA[Re: cutting into DMG front PCB]]> ShintarouMusic wrote:
SurfaceDragon wrote:

I've had a similar problem on a car and I just applied super strong two-part epoxy to a screwdriver and stuck it on the screw. I had to sacrifice a screwdriver but it worked.

Oh dang. xD That would work.

Would super glue work?  I have tried it with other things and had some success, but it probably depends on how tight the screw is in there.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/rygD 2014-06-13T05:58:34Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/210871/#p210871 <![CDATA[Re: cutting into DMG front PCB]]> if i had a dremel at my disposal, i would probably try cutting a new groove into the screw head, rather than cutting the head clean off

(just my 2 cents)

]]> https://chipmusic.org/atomsmasha 2014-06-13T05:12:50Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/210868/#p210868 <![CDATA[Re: cutting into DMG front PCB]]> SurfaceDragon wrote:

I've had a similar problem on a car and I just applied super strong two-part epoxy to a screwdriver and stuck it on the screw. I had to sacrifice a screwdriver but it worked.

Oh dang. xD That would work.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/ShintarouMusic 2014-06-13T05:07:36Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/210866/#p210866 <![CDATA[Re: cutting into DMG front PCB]]> (Sorry, Accidental double post)

]]> https://chipmusic.org/SurfaceDragon 2014-06-13T03:56:26Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/210862/#p210862 <![CDATA[Re: cutting into DMG front PCB]]> I've had a similar problem on a car and I just applied super strong two-part epoxy to a screwdriver and stuck it on the screw. I had to sacrifice a screwdriver but it worked.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/SurfaceDragon 2014-06-13T03:56:24Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/210861/#p210861 <![CDATA[Re: cutting into DMG front PCB]]> Yeah, I could probably borrow or find an angled pair. If that fails I'll try to drill it. Thanks for the responses so far everyone.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/ShintarouMusic 2014-06-13T03:43:36Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/210860/#p210860 <![CDATA[Re: cutting into DMG front PCB]]> You need an angled pair of needle nose pliers, preferably the 90 degree variety. Do you have a harbor freight near your or any mechanic friends?

]]> https://chipmusic.org/katsumbhong 2014-06-13T03:40:07Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/210859/#p210859 <![CDATA[Re: cutting into DMG front PCB]]> Using a dremel is your best bet if you ask me. I used the drill bit method that Lucas mention and cracked the little headphone jack board in half (if you decide to do it this way, get an extra pair of hands to hold down the gameboy while you do it.)

]]> https://chipmusic.org/Boy+Without+Batteries 2014-06-13T03:06:47Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/210857/#p210857 <![CDATA[Re: cutting into DMG front PCB]]> I have tried needle-nose pliers too. Unfortunately I don't have a dremel at my disposal. hmm

]]> https://chipmusic.org/ShintarouMusic 2014-06-13T02:23:06Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/210850/#p210850 <![CDATA[Re: cutting into DMG front PCB]]> Dremel the head off that little bastard, and then extract the stump with a pair of pliers.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/Teh+D3th+St4r 2014-06-13T02:16:50Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/210849/#p210849 <![CDATA[Re: cutting into DMG front PCB]]> Have you tried various needle nose pliers? There are some with curved tips and angled tips that help.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/katsumbhong 2014-06-13T02:13:30Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/210847/#p210847 <![CDATA[Re: cutting into DMG front PCB]]> I've been trying to do so, I can't get any grip on it.

It was shipped to me this way, generally I am very careful not to strip screws.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/ShintarouMusic 2014-06-13T02:03:27Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/210845/#p210845 <![CDATA[Re: cutting into DMG front PCB]]> Use a small flat tip screw driver to torque through the cross section you stripped out.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/katsumbhong 2014-06-13T01:41:24Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/210843/#p210843 <![CDATA[Re: cutting into DMG front PCB]]> You need one of these.

It's called an easy out. You should be able to get it in there and extract the screw.

Edit: you might have to drill a tiny hole, but that's if the screw head is really hit.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/lucasnoah 2014-06-13T00:48:01Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/210842/#p210842