Hack required - how to unscrew screw when allan key doesn't grip
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1. Can't tell from the picture, but it looks like a Torx, not an Allen.
2. Liquid wrench
3. I've used these to remove stripped or rusted screw heads.
4. My guess is it's a stainless steel screw into an aluminum housing. Anti-Seize might help next time.
Husky 1/4 and 3/8 in. Drive Torx Bit Socket Set (11-Piece) HTXBS11PCSR - The Home Depot
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2. Liquid wrench
Blaster 11 oz. PB Penetrating Oil 16-PB-DS - The Home Depot
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3. I've used these to remove stripped or rusted screw heads.
Milwaukee M2 Steel Screw Extractor Set (4-Piece) 49-57-9001 - The Home Depot
Add this innovative breakthrough in comfort and support to your home with the help of this Milwaukee M Screw Extractor Set.
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4. My guess is it's a stainless steel screw into an aluminum housing. Anti-Seize might help next time.
Sure you haven't mixed up your tools?. Those things shouldn't slip at all. You may need a use a security torx rather than a standard torx.
Sorry, I've mixed up the terminology, not the tools. I should have said, the supplied 'thingy bob' (torx if that's what it's called) does not grip the thread.
Unlikely but I'm wondering if the wrong torx was supplied?. There are 2 types, the anti-tamper tool has a small dimple in the centre.
Klein Tools T10 Torx 6 in. Journeyman T-Handle JTH6T10 - The Home Depot
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It's the right tool, as I used it for another camera, same model. Having said that, the first one I tried the end of the tool came off, lodged in the thread. Had to use a magnet to get it out.
Klein Tools T10 Torx 6 in. Journeyman T-Handle JTH6T10 - The Home Depot
Complete all your creative projects with the help of this highly durable Klein Tools T Journeyman THandle tips with a satin finish.www.homedepot.com
I appreciate the links to Home Depot, but as an aside, Home Depot block Australian visitors to their site. Firing up the vpn server gets me there, but regardless, I can figure out the products that you're posting.
If you have a star bit set, try one of those that fits the screw and see if it will have a better grip for it.
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The torx tools that have come with my cameras have felt like somewhat soft metal. Perhaps a real torx driver like in post 6 would do better.
mat200
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WD 40 .. let it soak ( or other penetrating oil ) .. and a good Torx screw driver, manual .. do not use a power tool here, that will get you often in trouble
Thanks all, finally got the camera off. The camera is dead, I couldn't revive it, so I had no other option but to ............you'll see.
Don't worry, I've got that in hand.The good news is now you have a legitimate reason for your wife for buying another new camera to replace the dead one.
