IMac G5 CASE SCREWS STRIPPED

If you are looking for replacement screws you can buy them below:

922-6800 Apple iMac G5 T-10 Screw


Internal Case Screw Screws : Apple iMac 20" G5
If you want to replace them with regular screws, then you need to extract one to know the length, the diameter, and the pitch.

If you want to free the screw in the middle you may need to remove power supply, in that case see instructions here.

If you can see the part that the screws are locked into, put a drop of super glue ion it. This will reconnect the broken piece to the case and you should be able to turn the screws out. When you reinsert them, turn them backwards until you freel a click, then turn it the right way.

take it to the normal /local repair center and get it opened as they have all types of tools to open the unit and as just for getting the screws opened they will normally not charge any thing.

Hi and welcome to FixYa,

To your concern:

• left & middle screw, use a flat screw driver to pry it out (inserted between the head's bottom and casing) while turning with the Philips screwdriver the slot on the head;
• right screw, if it is not flushed to the casing (countersunk), then you can cut a slot that would accommodate a flat bladed screw driver.
• the only component in danger of being damaged when the computer is jarred or subjected to a bit of shock would be the hard drive, but since its replacement is the purpose of opening the case, then a little force could be exerted without fear of compounding the issue.
• others have posted possible source of replacement although perhaps your friendly neighborhood computer geek/shop would a few replacement screws sitting around.

Good luck and thank you for using FixYa.

u can spray wd-40 at the sides of the screw and let it remain there for 10 minutes  that will loosen the screw and then you can remove it with a proper screw driver.also u can use thick clipper to hold a grip on the head of the screws and spin them to remove them.

There are 2 things that I can think of to try

The first would be to use JB weld to adhere a scredriver directly to the screw itself, you will lose both the screw and the screw driver but i would guess that you would rather replace those then the computer

The second i would be less incliened to do, but you could drill the screws out with a small drill. Be Very careful to pay attention if any shavings get inside the case, maybe position a magnit close to catch the shavings.

The screw that spins will be the dificult one, however with the JB weld you should be able to pull on it while unscrewing it.

If you do not know what JB weld is, it is a chemical compound that you have to mix in order to repair metal items, in this case it would be great to attach to the screws.

just replace the screws with a slightly larger thread

this will give you an idea of what is available (which you should be able to purchase at any hardware store)

http://www.accuratescrew.com/Captive-Screws.aspx

Robert

is simple you can try if you want this

A drill bit will be your best solution.
Using the one screw you did remove, size up a bit just smaller than the screw.
Drill straight down the center and crush it in on itself with a pair of pliers and remove it.

Additionally, you may try a jewelers flat screwdriver to wedge under the screwhead as you loosen it with your other screwdriver.

Thanks for using FixYa - a FixYa rating is appreciated!!

ase mechanic:
i know i am not a computer mechanic, but in tight situations like this there are tiny vise grips that may grab the head of the screw and while twisting and pulling upward you may be able to pull the screws out. they are needle nose vise grips.
Just thought I could help, sometimes a tech will do things that aren't unethinical but do work.

you can check from this link how :http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/dec04/articles/imacg5.htm

If the screws can't be removed without damaging the case, the only option is the replace it.

I don't think so. Try calling the apple store and see if they can do anything for free. (it WAS their fault) Please rate my response. Hope this helps!

Hallo Ashman
Dont worry too much the screw doesn't matter hardly. When you are screwing you can use a knife to ***** the screw that way it wont rotate freely but come out gradually. There are bigger screws available on a Computer repairing shop you can find it

Hi!

You need to replace these screws, you can buy them from this link.
and you can then change the screw by downloading this service manual.

Thanks
Rylee

You can replace them with 1 size larger captive screws that you can get at most hardware stores,You can also use a standard coarse thread case screw that is slightly larger than the captive hole,just make sure the length is the same.

You need to use a screw extractor. They are available at most hardware stores. Make sure you replace the damaged screws with good ones when you put it back together.

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