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Originally Posted by adi_adit View Post
You could try adding superglue to the top of the screw and sticking a drill bit to it. wait for the supeglue to harden and then try to twist it out. I had a similar problem when trying to replace the HDD for a macbook pro
I would have a go at that method but its going to be too fiddly, and looking at how the other screws were jammed in, I'm doubtful that this method would work. I don't think the superglue wouldn't hold up to the effort required to remove the broken threads. Thank you all the same.


Originally Posted by adi_adit View Post
you can try if ktchiu's way works. it might help in some cases, but the glue might not work always. you might get irritated in the process of extracting the screws but this will result in even more damage to the device. now, there is practically no solution to this problem without spending any money. you will have to get some tool extractor type of thing which won't be very expensive. I am just giving you the links for such products.

you have mentioned that "
I've removed the remaining 4 screws (with great difficulty, they seem cross threaded). Detailing the screws shows that the thread is damaged". the threads are still usable enough. if you find that either of the old screws are now damaged, don't use them, get new ones instead.

to remove those two screws, I'll quickly find some product for you. with great patience, you can finally extract them out also and can then use proper screws where needed for the entire phone.

I have some friends who work for Nokia Care and deal with such situations often. I'll ask them and report back in the next 12 hours. till then I'll find out some product which can be bought in UK
adi_adit, I've examined the 4 intact screws for the back plate of the screen. The threads are exceedingly worn and damaged. With the effort that was required to remove them and to do so without snapping them I wouldn't want to risk reusing these screws.

I've looked at stand-offs where these 4 screw are screwed into, although I cant see any damage I'm pretty sure there would be some.

I've searched the internet looking for something to remove the broken threads, although I couldn't find any product that deals with such small screws.The only advice I found was to drill and re-tap, but that's really not an ideal option as it could cause more of a mess.

I don't mind spending money where it is needed, in fact I am tempted to just buy a new touch screen assembly and a whole set of new screws just for the sake of using my N900 again.

It wouldn't be much of a problem, but I cant find anywhere that sells the set of screws (6 screen and the 4 longer case screws minus the 2 torx) or the touch screen assy which has the stand-offs for screen back plate screws.

If anyone could forward me to somewhere I can get these parts I would be most greatful since the process of removing the broken screws from the screen is really more hassle than its worth.

If you could find me something that I can buy here in the UK (I've looked and I cannot find anything of use) then I would be exceedingly grateful. I'm hopeful that your connections to people at Nokia Care maybe able to offer some advice.

Kindest Regards
 

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