[NTLK] Removing stripped screw - eMate 300/Arrives!!!!

[Chris C]

I've seen it where you can use a larger screw driver head, but i'd
probably get a drill gun and a small bit and just break the screw that
way... maybe someone else here can chime in.. have fun with the eMate!

On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 9:10 AM, Timothy Chaten <tchaten at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I received my very first Newton OS based device the eMate 300 today!!
>
> I have to say I absolutely love it!!!!
>
> What a joy to use and surprisingly the screen looks like its never been used
> and the whole device looks mint - and it was just $30 shipping included - I
> can't believe the amazing price these go for these days!!!
>
> My first question is that one of the battery door screws is a stripped screw
> - I managed to get off the door by removing the other screw and forcing the
> door off but the screw and the immediate 1cm around it of plastic is still
> on it and separated from the door - I am wondering is there a way to get
> that screw off and just replace the whole door.
>
> The unit is still great and not that big of a deal but - would love to get
> it all fixed up :) OCD about those sorta things :) -
>
> --
> Thanks in Advance
>
> Tim
>
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