Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] Powerbook stripped screw

["Christian M. Cepel" <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

Now it's time for that epoxy  *grin*     (just kidding)

Jonathan King wrote:
> On 2/1/07, Scott Hussey <EMAIL:PROTECTED> wrote:
> > Thank you both for the ideas. I went with Jon's first since it didn't
> > involve the chance of me permanently locking the screws in place.
>
> Disclaimer: if you'd destroyed or shattered your notebook by using my
> idea, I would not have been responsible. But, given that it worked, I
> am happy to bask in the glory. :-) It did work for me in the past
> however.  I only tried this after I reasoned about how these notebooks
> were put together, and the fact that there didn't seem to be any
> pieces that could (say) bend in the middle if you really leaned over
> it hard.
>
> >  It worked like a charm. I thought I had pressed too hard earlier, but
> > nothing like being on the verge of snapping the handle off the
> > screwdriver.
>
> So how would you describe that sound? :-)
>
> > Now if I can just get the Apple Store to sell me
> > replacement screws at a decent price. And if anyone wants a 256 MB
> > PC2700 DIMM for their Powerbook, let me know.
>
> As for replacement screws...I'm not so sure I'd go to the Apple store
> for them. I might try a high-end hobby store, or somebody who does a
> lot of notebook repairs. Let me get back to you on the PC2700 DIMM.
>
> jking
>
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