Reddit reviews Mcsher 300pcs Laptop Notebook Screws Kit Set for IBM HP Dell Lenovo Samsung Sony Toshiba Gateway

My sons ASUS keyboard was also lacking the proper screw. They seem to not include them. Ended up this box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011EFAB8K/

It's quite excessive but I've used it for other things too. It actually was the cheaper option due to Amazon Prime membership. Every other option had $10-20 shipping fee for just a few screws.

I was scared to death during my repaste because I inadvertently stripped a couple of screws. I reached a point where I almost gave up and admitted defeat, but then I tried one last time but this time I tried putting as much force as possible, and it worked! The screws came off.

You need one of those jeweler's screwdrivers where you can have one hand pushing down on the screwdriver and the other hand twisting. Try to brace the motherboard with something soft yet firm, push down on the screwdriver with as much force as you can and twist with the other hand.

Good luck. ALSO: I'd recommend replacing all the screws. They're pretty cheap, you can buy a whole set for like 10 bucks and yuou'll even have left overs. I bought this pack: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011EFAB8K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/Mcsher-Notebook-SAMSUNG-Toshiba-Gateway/dp/B011EFAB8K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449240327&sr=8-1&keywords=dell+computer+screws

That kit includes m2 screws in various sizes and is available with Prime shipping (at least in USA), I bought one a few weeks ago and it's been very helpful on micro builds.

Had the same issue, bought this ones and they worked perfect,

VMPVT-001-5 Mini - 5" Screw Extraction Pliers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LMMU2HG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9CZzCb58VBQWC

Also, I bought this screws to replace the damaged and have spare ones.

Mcsher 300pcs Laptop Notebook Screws Kit Set For IBM HP Dell Lenovo SAMSUNG Sony Toshiba Gateway https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011EFAB8K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VFZzCbNEBKWT6

Totally feel ya, these are some very soft screws. It sucks to have to do this but if you've exhausted the top three tricks for getting screws out you might have to dremel them out with a cutting disk.

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I bought $30 worth of tools and screws to do this and it's easy if you have steady hands, like the kind you get from handling tiny screws for a day ;) . Just cut a slot straight across the screw and then use a slotted (flat) screwdriver to take it out. I had to do a little damage to get a deep enough cut on the screw - here's the result with new screw - https://imgur.com/pqDU519

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This is all I used

Rotary Tool - This came with cut-off disks that worked on the stripped soft screws.

Screws - These replacement screws had all 3 of the right sizes for my XPS 15 9570, I suspect they will fit the XPS 13 but please check first. These screws are Phillips head and none have stripped on me in the last year.

Not sure specifically. I’d recommend getting one of these and keep it. Will have every laptop screw you’ll need for future. I have this kit and like it.

Mcsher 300pcs Laptop Notebook Screws Kit Set For IBM HP Dell Lenovo SAMSUNG Sony Toshiba Gateway https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011EFAB8K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IqE8Bb3N28FE7

Pretty sure it's a M2X3 size. I would check local hardware stores first if not https://smile.amazon.com/Mcsher-Notebook-SAMSUNG-Toshiba-Gateway/dp/B011EFAB8K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466024440&sr=8-1&keywords=M2X3 may be your best bet.

I would research more on the exact size first. Best of luck to you