Motherboard stuck in case

[Mouse Anony]

Help

My motherboard is stuck in my case. One of the screwes refuses to come
out. I've tried everything i can think of like lubricating it, pushing
it from the other side and other stuff but it just won't come out. It
keeps turning and turning. it doesn't have a spacer as it's a raised
hole. wtf should i do????????????

 

[jeffc]

Help

My motherboard is stuck in my case. One of the screwes refuses to come
out. I've tried everything i can think of like lubricating it, pushing
it from the other side and other stuff but it just won't come out. It
keeps turning and turning. it doesn't have a spacer as it's a raised
hole. wtf should i do????????????

It's probably stripped. So you have to continue turning it, while prying it
upward at the same time. To pry, you can use a very skinny screwdriver, or
even a safety razor to get under the head of the screw.

 

[Ruel Smith (Big Daddy)]

Help

My motherboard is stuck in my case. One of the screwes refuses to come
out. I've tried everything i can think of like lubricating it, pushing
it from the other side and other stuff but it just won't come out. It
keeps turning and turning. it doesn't have a spacer as it's a raised
hole. wtf should i do????????????

Carefully, and I do mean carefully(!), lift up on the motherboard (assuming
it's the last screw to come out) while turning the screw to loosen. This
will give you upward pressure on the screw and allow it to back out.



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[Sal Monella]

Help

My motherboard is stuck in my case. One of the screwes refuses to come
out. I've tried everything i can think of like lubricating it, pushing
it from the other side and other stuff but it just won't come out. It
keeps turning and turning. it doesn't have a spacer as it's a raised
hole. wtf should i do????????????

If you can grip it with needlenose pliers you can apply some upward
pressure as you turn it and that might get it. You may have to drill it
out but you would have to be very careful not to damage the board. I've
drilled out plenty of screws but never on a part that delicate. It could
be done with a lot of patience and a delicate touch though.

 

[Matt]

Help

My motherboard is stuck in my case. One of the screwes refuses to come
out. I've tried everything i can think of like lubricating it, pushing
it from the other side and other stuff but it just won't come out. It
keeps turning and turning. it doesn't have a spacer as it's a raised
hole. wtf should i do????????????

Push it from the other side while turning.

Are you turning it the right way? Righty tighty; lefty loosey.