danielv2000 Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 I just upgraded my fan in my laptop. I was extremely careful in marking and photographing every screw that was removed.In reinstalling one part with 2 screws, I now have a situation where one screw does not screw in all the way down. I have a second identical screw that behaves the same way but only in one of the 2 holes. Both screws secure perfectly in the other hole.I've tried ignoring it but I felt a vibration as the part was not held down properly. Should I just get a shorter screw that won't screw in all the way down but at least secure the part down? Can I shave the existing screw. I have no idea where to find such a small screw!Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Personally first thing I'd do is screw it in with some red loctite... Or any thread adhesive but that's me ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 It sounds like you installed 1 of the screws that fit into that shallow hole into another hole. I would back-track your work to locate a short screw you put into a deep hole or check with a local computer store (or your laptop vendor) for a replacement screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted September 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Pete, Freddythanks. any chance I messed up the threading? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Unlikely you cross threaded the screw. As has already been said, you probably mixed up some of the screws as its bottoming out in a blind hole. Either dismantle again and find the shorter screw, or carefully file the offending one down a little until if fits. There again, I'd just go to a computer repairer and find a short screw there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted September 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Unlikely you cross threaded the screw. As has already been said, you probably mixed up some of the screws as its bottoming out in a blind hole. Either dismantle again and find the shorter screw, or carefully file the offending one down a little until if fits. There again, I'd just go to a computer repairer and find a short screw there!Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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