Power Mac G5 Dual 1.8GHz Deep CPU Hex screw removal
Metin:
Hi all!
My power supply has just died, and I need to replace it myself. In doing so, I need to be able to remove the CPU & heatsink. I have removed all 6 2.5 mm Hex screws holding the Heatsink, but cannot remove the two middle, deep Hex screws. Hard to reach. I did recently purchase ifixit's 54 Piece Bit Driver Kit. It does reach the screws, though unfortunately, they won't budge at all. Should I try something like a Bondhus 13254 T-shape 2.5mm Hex wench instead? How can I remove these stubborn & hard-to-reach screws? How do the "PROS" do it? Frustrated that I'm stuck at a point not even reaching the power supply...
Any helpful suggestions are welcome. ("Get a new Mac" is not helpful...)
Thanks in advance!
Hi all!
My power supply has just died, and I need to replace it myself. In doing so, I need to be able to remove the CPU & heatsink. I have removed all 6 2.5 mm Hex screws holding the Heatsink, but cannot remove the two middle, deep Hex screws. Hard to reach. I did recently purchase ifixit's 54 Piece Bit Driver Kit. It does reach the screws, though unfortunately, they won't budge at all. Should I try something like a Bondhus 13254 T-shape 2.5mm Hex wench instead? How can I remove these stubborn & hard-to-reach screws? How do the "PROS" do it? Frustrated that I'm stuck at a point not even reaching the power supply...
Any helpful suggestions are welcome. ("Get a new Mac" is not helpful...)
Thanks in advance!
My power supply has just died, and I need to replace it myself. In doing so, I need to be able to remove the CPU & heatsink. I have removed all 6 2.5 mm Hex screws holding the Heatsink, but cannot remove the two middle, deep Hex screws. Hard to reach. I did recently purchase ifixit's 54 Piece Bit Driver Kit. I does reach the screw, though unfortunately, they won't budge at all. Should I try something like a Bondhus 13254 T-shape 2.5mm Hex wench instead? How can I remove these stubborn & hard-to-reach screws? Frustrated that I'm stuck at a point not even reaching the power supply...
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My power supply has just died, and I need to replace it myself. In doing so, I need to be able to remove the CPU & heatsink. I have removed all 6 2.5 mm Hex screws holding the Heatsink, but cannot remove the two middle, deep Hex screws. Hard to reach. I did recently purchase ifixit's 54 Piece Bit Driver Kit. It does reach the screws, though unfortunately, they won't budge at all. Should I try something like a Bondhus 13254 T-shape 2.5mm Hex wench instead? How can I remove these stubborn & hard-to-reach screws? How do the "PROS" do it? Frustrated that I'm stuck at a point not even reaching the power supply...
Any helpful suggestions are welcome. ("Get a new Mac" is not helpful...)
Hi all!
My power supply has just died, and I need to replace it myself. In doing so, I need to be able to remove the CPU & heatsink. I have removed all 6 2.5 mm Hex screws holding the Heatsink, but cannot remove the two middle, deep Hex screws. Hard to reach. I did recently purchase ifixit's 54 Piece Bit Driver Kit. I does reach the screw, though unfortunately, they won't budge at all. Should I try something like a Bondhus 13254 T-shape 2.5mm Hex wench instead? How can I remove these stubborn & hard-to-reach screws? Frustrated that I'm stuck at a point not even reaching the power supply...
Any helpful suggestions are welcome. ("Get a new Mac" is not helpful...)