01-12-2018 07:58 PM - last edited 3 weeks ago by ROGBot
01-12-2018 08:30 PM
01-13-2018 01:55 AM
JpArizona wrote:
take a picture of the screwdriver your using, this sounds like you just using the wrong screwdriver, too big of a screwdriver you gonna strip it, too small your gonna strip it.
I had 2 boards and didnt strip any and I used a cheap screwdriver that came with a 5 dollar ssd baykit.
but yeah buy this and you will have no problem.
https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-66-039-Jewelers-Precision-Screwdriver/dp/B00002X29G/ref=pd_sbs_469_2?...
01-13-2018 10:15 AM
BigJob wrote:
Wow so you opened the screws on both your mobos without a problem, glad to hear. So the problem maybe just me?
Thanks for the recommendation on your screw driver. If any one else has any other recommendation for screw drivers and bits I am listening.
& I have multiple screwdrivers and over 210 bits and nothing was working on my end. I even have the ones you sent me the amazon link to but from a different manufacturer, these size screw drivers are very hard to grip and hold and do not open any of the screws.
I was told by Asus engineers themselves to use a #1 but here's what happened on board #2 even with that ( I used craftsman bit #1 ).
01-13-2018 11:08 AM
JpArizona wrote:
IDK might just be bad luck on two messed up board? idk.
did you attempt with w adrill first and after it stripped a lil tried a regular hand screwdriver? or?
I know some people who use drills to unscrew and screw screws on but i think you shouldnt should only use your handtools that way you can never over torque etc.
01-13-2018 01:15 PM
01-13-2018 01:26 PM
IvoSilva wrote:
This is absolutely an ASUS issue. They are using thread locker on these tiny screws. Something absolutely UNNECESSARY and that is causing all this grief.
You can clearly see the thread locker on those threads... The blueish gunk.
I did remove mine without stripping but it requires a very good quality screwdriver and a lot of pressure.
I am a mechatronic by trade and work with various types of mechanical electronics pneumatic etc equipments and this is absolutely unacceptable and unnecessary.
01-13-2018 01:45 PM
01-13-2018 02:35 PM
IvoSilva wrote:
Can't remember from memory but it was either a PH0 or a PH00 from my PBSwiss kit. I think it was a PH0 but this was months ago... Just not sure.
And ASUS should have used a TORX / TORX Plus screws..... Much better. Using Philips on these tiny things is just asking for trouble.
They should also supply the tool for this on a 500+ $ motherboard...
The thread locker would be "understandable" on "non removable" part/cover. But in this case when you have a port under the hood.. Pure nonsense.
01-16-2018 10:44 AM