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I’m removing the logic board of my early ‘09 MBP 17’ so I can remove the heatsink to replace the thermal grease with some better-applied high-quality stuff to see if I can improve heat transfer from the CPU etc. to the heatsink. This should improve thermals by a noticable amount from what I’ve read. I would be finding out for myself just how much this helps if I could just get this screw out! I was careful about it and everything; correct sized screw driver (from iFixit), enough downward pressure but not alot of turning torque. I got most of the other screws out without a hitch, and this one just started giving out without budging. So! I need advice on removing said screw. Edit: It seems I already have someone who can help me procure a replacement screw.
Here’s a thread from ehmac.ca my favorite canadian Mac discussion forum about a similar problem: http://www.ehmac.ca/mac-iPod-help-troubl…
Tell me which screw it is and I probably have it.
If you have a dremel tool with the thin cutting disc, you can sometimes cut a groove into the screw head that will then allow you turn it with a regular flathhead screwdriver. Just be careful not to cut too deep, or you run the risk of slicing half the head off.
