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    Changing the inverter for a Dell Inspiron 6400/E1505: problem with screws

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by tcrma, Feb 9, 2011.

  1. tcrma

    tcrma Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    I'm trying to change the screen inverter in my laptop. The screws are cross-shaped and very small in this part of the computer, and I don't have the right screwdriver. I tried with a Phillips size 00 screwdriver but it doesn't fit. I think I would need a flat one.

    Has anybody encountered this problem? I don't know where to buy the right tool.
     
    tcrma, Feb 9, 2011
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  2. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Err just find the largest screwdriver that will fit so you don't strip the screws. I don't know about the exact sizes but inverter replacement for the 6400/E1505 is pretty straightfoward.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Feb 9, 2011
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  3. tcrma

    tcrma Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes but where can I find a screwdriver that fits?
    There were no super-small cross-shaped flat-headed screwdrivers at my local hardware store. Are these special tools used in electronics?
     
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  4. OneCool

    OneCool I AM NUMBER 67

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    You could get a old Phillips Head and a file.


    File the head flat then file the inside corners to a 90 degree instead of round.

    I did that.

    or

    You could just try a Flat tip that fits tight and see if that will work.
     
    OneCool, Feb 10, 2011
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  5. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Go to your local Fry's or whatnot and get a set of precision screwdrivers. If you don't know what you're looking for, the employees should at least be able to put you in the right direction. Sets aren't too expensive; you can typically get something decent under $10.
     
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  6. tcrma

    tcrma Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks everyone.
    I've found a set of really tiny phillips screwdrivers at an electronics shop.

    Now I'm waiting for my inverter to arrive, fingers crossed...
     
    tcrma, Feb 11, 2011
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