Also try Liquid Wrench (which may be more of a penetrating oil than WD40)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "PhotoSphere Olympus Camera Service" <olyfix@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 1:55 PM
Subject: [OM] Re: Need help removing a stripped screw
>
> Along with the other suggestions, I would first try dripping some
> penetrating oil (WD-40, etc.) onto the head and letting it soak for
several
> days before doing anything irreversible. If you can remove the rest of
the
> screws, you might be able to "wiggle" the cover around and break the screw
> loose, too.
>
> You didn't say which model this was on, or where. If it's something with
> readily available replacement parts like an OM-10, you might not have to
be
> as careful as on say an OM-4. You might try cutting a slot with a "screw
> slotting file" if it's a screw on an edge, disregarding any damage you
might
> do to the cover. Or, if you can remove the rest of the screws, and
> especially if the jammed screw is a counter-sunk type, just pry the cover
> off. This usually leaves the damaged head in place, which you can then
grip
> with an old pair of flush-cut wire cutters -- you know, the ones you
screwed
> up trying to cut that coat hanger!
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gary Teller" <gmteller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2004 4:43 PM
> Subject: [OM] Need help removing a stripped screw
>
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I need help with removing a base plate screw that has a stripped/rounded
> > head? Apparently a previous owner had attempted to loosen the screw
> > without success.
> >
> > I'm not able to bite into the head and get a turning grip with the small
> > phillips or flat head (slotted) screwdrivers I have.
> >
> > Does anyone have any surefire solutions for removing the screw? Or
should
> > I leave it to a professional repair person.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Gary
> >
> >
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