Phone Doctors Tech Tips - How to remove a stripped screw with a rubber band

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  • @edwardbedrossian5434
    @edwardbedrossian5434 11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    After half an hour or so, i was able to remove the stripped screw. It took time to pinpoint the head of the screw with the rubber band. Also, I tried 3 or 4 screwdrivers before finding the right one. But I finally removed it.
    Thank you for the tips.

  • @sega310982
    @sega310982 9 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    Phillips screws should be banned from technology.

    • @SlayersZ
      @SlayersZ 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      sega310982 down with phillips. They strip too easily.

    • @tiranicothetigrex4899
      @tiranicothetigrex4899 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I have the same problem in mi new 3ds

    • @Azagro
      @Azagro 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      allan keys all the way.

    • @OopsieGoopsie
      @OopsieGoopsie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      XD i know how to replace the headphone jack in my 2ds AND my volume control but ONE STRIPPED SCREW is preventing me

    • @BolognaLover
      @BolognaLover 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      2ds screw instantly strip and it's a nightmare

  • @weso18
    @weso18 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I didn't have a rubber band so I took a balloon and folded it in half to create the thickness of the rubber band. Although it didn't work with a Phillips screw driver, I used a flat head and it worked perfectly! Thank you so much for the tip! My screw was pretty badly stripped but for others that have stripped a hole through their screw all the way to China, you may have to fill the stripped hole with solder, and then solder a small thin rod on top of it, turning the rod to turn the screw once it's been soldered on to the screw.

  • @vaishnaviparthasarathy3010
    @vaishnaviparthasarathy3010 10 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    doesn't work. the screw driver pierces the rubber band and makes a hole.

  • @karatorsney-weir5939
    @karatorsney-weir5939 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was such a life saver!! I tried for 30 mins to get two screws out and this finally did the trick!

  • @Ac-eq4xx
    @Ac-eq4xx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Does anyone know this feeling when you remove 9 screws without breaking a sweat and get stucked at the one last screw??? I'm in pain God Help me. That fucker won't even be loose. UUUGGGHHHHH!!!!!! 😭😭😭

    • @vikingrolloishot1789
      @vikingrolloishot1789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That’s what I’m going through rn! Jeez! I’m frustrated

    • @dbaudee
      @dbaudee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did it worked??

    • @Afgkp
      @Afgkp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      im going through this RNNNNNN

    • @zenos1854
      @zenos1854 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I LITERALLY BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY AND I GOT STUCKED AT THE LAST SCREW

    • @LuisEntertainment
      @LuisEntertainment 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Im trying to change my Phone display and i have the same feeling rn

  • @MalebsMom
    @MalebsMom 10 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    This does not work unless its minimally stripped. Rubber band always end up with a hole.

    • @J4TFOI
      @J4TFOI 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yep. I only successfully poke holes in rubberband. I need some more methods to try...

    • @bkvaughne1
      @bkvaughne1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You need a thicker rubber band. I JUST used this method with a completely stripped iphone screw, that was ridiculously over-tightened, and it worked great.

  • @TheChrisHebert
    @TheChrisHebert 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Couldn't find a rubber band, but nice technique. I folded some masking tape in half a couple times and used that. It did the trick for me!

  • @richardwoodruff727
    @richardwoodruff727 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was an EXCELLENT technique for removing 1 or more stripped screws from (in this example) a cell phone. On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being best) it has my vote as a 10...

  • @jpray1000
    @jpray1000 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My screw was completely messed up and this worked perfect. Thank you!

  • @aprilesleight7168
    @aprilesleight7168 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! I was so frustrated in trying to get a screw out of my Vivofit to replace the batteries! The rubber did the trick!

  • @drewb4301
    @drewb4301 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You legend. After using kitchen knives, scissors, fork and spork ends this actually works! Thank you!

  • @anafelsteinbcollin2069
    @anafelsteinbcollin2069 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This method works if u find it too difficult try using black electrical tape but the rubber band works spot on

  • @trueblue2k2
    @trueblue2k2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This won't work unless the screw is loose in the threads and the head isn't missing. Otherwise if top of screw shaft is exposed you can create a slot by file, saw, or grinding with thin dremel disk, and then unscrew it with a straight blade.
    If shaft is below surface and big enough to drill a hole in with a tiny (1/32") #70-ish hobby drill bit, then try a star/spline screwdriver slightly bigger than the hole. It might push in far enough to bite and unscrew it, otherwise the spline tip can be tapered by file if need be to improve bite (but it does ruin the spline driver).
    If all else fails, the last hope is to drill the screw out with a bit diameter that fits within the size of threaded hole. Try to stay centered in the threads so as not to ruin them. Clean out the screw threads after with a bent pin or metal dental pick until new screw will go in freely.
    Damaged threads can be cleaned up with a makeshift tap made from a good screw. Clamp screw head in vise-grips and saw lengthwise slots on opposite sides of the screw tip extending back 3 or 4 threads. Keep the screw aligned to prevent cross-threading it and those slots will tap out bad threads well enough to accept a new screw.

  • @000ashleemee000
    @000ashleemee000 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, didn't expect this to work, tried it, gave up.. Then realised that it had actually loosened it! Kept going and voila!
    Thanks!

  • @wow-dw7gh
    @wow-dw7gh 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It worked.
    I am celebrating with this comment.

  • @DigitalTechKid
    @DigitalTechKid 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Works great for me! I stripped that screw into oblivion and it still worked! Thanks!

    • @HectorMaclean
      @HectorMaclean 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      it didnt work for me it i think cause i stripped my screw now its stuck in it with a perfect circle were it supossed to be

  • @YellowNugg
    @YellowNugg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    wow this actually worked, once in a lifetime an indian tech support on youtube solved my issue?

  • @laptopcommando
    @laptopcommando 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really didn't think this was going to work, so you can imagine my surprise when it did! I'm glad too, because I really wasn't looking forward to trying to find a drill bit tiny enough to use the drill method with.

  • @miguelcaetano5797
    @miguelcaetano5797 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Worked perfectly! I was about to give up, thanks

  • @desmondconway1724
    @desmondconway1724 9 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    work it did not, disappointed i am.

    • @phonedoctors
      @phonedoctors  9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Desmond Conway Try a thicker rubber band.

    • @redavis1973
      @redavis1973 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      PHONEDOCTORS Answered like this, you should have..

    • @redavis1973
      @redavis1973 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Desmond Conway Thicker rubber band, you should try

    • @vatossan
      @vatossan 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Desmundo Connor dude this is obviously the dumbest way to do it.

    • @rune.theocracy
      @rune.theocracy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The force isn't very strong with this one...

  • @rasyohannes2465
    @rasyohannes2465 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    looking for a good screwdriver set. which one are you using in the video or are currently using?

  • @bkvaughne1
    @bkvaughne1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This works great. For those who are complaining that it doesn't because the screwdriver pierces the rubber band, use a thicker rubber band. Common sense people.

  • @melshafie
    @melshafie 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really ... you are a super doctor.. it is worked
    you safed my mobile
    thanks sooooooooooooooooooooooooomuch

    • @tammyruebel
      @tammyruebel 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Safed? It's saved. You must be from the U.S. Just sayin".

  • @babyrayxCheers
    @babyrayxCheers 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Okay so i have three stripped nails on the back and they will not come out (1 on the top left, and 2 on the bottom right) and i really want to fix my phone so do you think i can just pull apart the Lcd screen? my digitizer is what is cracked and the new one i bought comes with lcd screen so i wouldn't mind if it cracked. i have a galaxy s2 d710 by the way

  • @iamchanda
    @iamchanda 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    freaking great thank you sooooo much your the best keep it up

  • @LEARYTF
    @LEARYTF 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tip/video - just FBd, Tweeted and shared with a friend in need. Thanks

  • @whi2gan
    @whi2gan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @PHONEDOCTORS This is beautiful to see, but unfortunately, my 1.5mm Y-Screws are stuck down at the bottom of a loonnnggg ditch-type hole😪😪😪😫

  • @danwoll5586
    @danwoll5586 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Did not work, but using a LARGER Phillips screwdriver with extra force, absolutely worked!!

  • @amitabhchakraborty4301
    @amitabhchakraborty4301 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mine one worked even though there was a hole in one of them!

  • @RD1Alex99
    @RD1Alex99 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    See I have this iphone 5... My friend gave it to me because it wasn't charging but now her had a new iphone5. He gave it to me yesterday and I looked at it, I looked at the bottom where the screws are. One screw was already removed and the other was in there. The screw that was in there was broken, the head of the screw is gone so the only thing that's left is the swirly things on the screw. I have no idea what can be used or done to remove it. Please respond to my comment. Thanks you for reading.

    • @josiahw79
      @josiahw79 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe use a drill and drill through the middle of the screw and then maybe it would work

  • @CaimAstraea
    @CaimAstraea 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    stripped the TorX 5 from macbookpro retina 2013 :( wanted to reapply thermal paste

  • @PvreG0ld
    @PvreG0ld 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What type of screw is that?

  • @barbarapeck5804
    @barbarapeck5804 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need to change my fitbit band an one of the screws is striped. I tried you method but it didn't work. Any other ideas?

  • @XadventureXtimeX
    @XadventureXtimeX 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really Helped Thanks!

  • @hansalshah6784
    @hansalshah6784 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Guys, I am having problem removing a ps3 controller stripped screw which is quite deep too. So, do you guys have any other idea to remove it, because rubber band is not quite reaching there. Thanks!

  • @Gr0
    @Gr0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    4/5 screws won't budge on this EMI plate thing and I've never opened my phone up ever before, why the fuck are they stripped?

  • @reginaleathers3718
    @reginaleathers3718 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    iT WORKED!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

  • @guntripgaming5546
    @guntripgaming5546 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Doesnt work

  • @MyuNeptune
    @MyuNeptune 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Damn it...i have to change screen and two screws in my galaxy note 2 don't want to move at all...sadly seems like theres no rubber bands here..

    • @MyuNeptune
      @MyuNeptune 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Finally got rubber band..it didn't work..tried with both screws.. i let my husband try to do it too. Not moving at all. :C

  • @SuperVitaliy2010
    @SuperVitaliy2010 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's useful information , thanks!

  • @3291Andres
    @3291Andres 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Only works when the frame is stable enough to with stand the force required

  • @getcorey
    @getcorey 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great TIP!

  • @KomaragiriSatyadev
    @KomaragiriSatyadev 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This Worked . Thanks Bro

  • @Julian-dz1qs
    @Julian-dz1qs 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you sooooooo muchhhhhh

  • @roberthill9091
    @roberthill9091 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tip ! It worked grerat !

  • @BoSSScorpioN88
    @BoSSScorpioN88 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    theses screws are starting to annoy me. they have no head and tryed this method and nothing the screwdriver just goes through the band. wow the Nokia 520 screws are so stupid and how can it be so hard to get a tiny screw out omgosh.

  • @InMassGFXIntros
    @InMassGFXIntros 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very disappointed to see this didn't work

    • @adampadri8313
      @adampadri8313 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That' true.. didn't work!!!!!!!

  • @ejoecrow7865
    @ejoecrow7865 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    will this work on the 3ds?

  • @thesorrow96
    @thesorrow96 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i will use this

  • @dianadaza6551
    @dianadaza6551 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    badass! The you dude youre Awesome!

  • @Fardeenah
    @Fardeenah 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks worked for me on an iphone 4s

  • @WaltSorensen
    @WaltSorensen 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    didn't work on a t4 screw. the bit just punched through the rubber band every time.

  • @TheSmokeweeda
    @TheSmokeweeda 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks worked !!!!

  • @christinemarshall2726
    @christinemarshall2726 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pentalobe screw 0.8 wont come out with this method on iPhone whrn 1 screw stripped. I can’t open it with rubber band trick electrical tape. Screw so tiny need a magnifier. Think repair man stripped screw when he replaced my screen but I can’t prove it. Was months ago. I’m Not game to try super glue . Anyone tried that on iPhone ??

  • @nightrider9398
    @nightrider9398 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ONG works Tysm!!

  • @oduppinsjr
    @oduppinsjr 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks!

  • @MrLeeLee34
    @MrLeeLee34 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    It does not work for me any other tips

  • @gabrielramirez2083
    @gabrielramirez2083 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I striped my iphone 4 and I can't take it off with the rubber band

  • @bowfed6461
    @bowfed6461 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    ive never found rubber bands to work

  • @brokenalienable
    @brokenalienable 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    rubber band, thicker rubber band, folded tape, still doesnt work😕

    • @Its_Orca
      @Its_Orca 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me 2

  • @HDhack3r
    @HDhack3r 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Intro song? I like it! :)

    • @leewolf4008
      @leewolf4008 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Darude- Sandstorm

    • @HDhack3r
      @HDhack3r 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Lee Wolf Old meme, not funny or helpful.

  • @hungkiet7535
    @hungkiet7535 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    The screw on my iphone 5 stuck!!!

  • @EFonSanguinbull
    @EFonSanguinbull 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Screwdriver for a T3 screw is so tiny and sharp, goes right through the band, not helping at all.

    • @Hutchi333
      @Hutchi333 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      EFon Sanguinbull did you have any success afterwards? If so how?

  • @legititrepairs9329
    @legititrepairs9329 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It worked!!!!

  • @alientrade
    @alientrade 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You picked on the easy screw. How about showing your genius on getting the first 2 screws of an iPhone 6+ to be able to open the case? I can't even see the screw to tell which screwdriver to use. I was told a 0.8 pentalobe, but that doesn't do it.

    • @tammyruebel
      @tammyruebel 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe a torq screw. Mine is.

  • @lynyun
    @lynyun 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    didn't work =\

  • @Zumerjud
    @Zumerjud 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does not work

  • @Jenwelsh629
    @Jenwelsh629 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Same here. Didn't work.

  • @francho2516
    @francho2516 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nope, no luck so what is plan B?

  • @AmulyaBhattarai
    @AmulyaBhattarai 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    i tried this and it still didnt work

  • @Jacob-wm1do
    @Jacob-wm1do 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a super tight screw in the back of my nexus 5 that wont come out. It is so tiny, a rubber band wont fit in it. Any tips?

    • @woodpeckerhp
      @woodpeckerhp 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      how did you deal with it mate

  • @mmalt2007
    @mmalt2007 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    works

  • @konkelkent
    @konkelkent 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    The screw just goes through the rubber band..

  • @gabrielramirez2083
    @gabrielramirez2083 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I couldn't

  • @OasisStatic
    @OasisStatic 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Doesnt work.

  • @ibanabbas8940
    @ibanabbas8940 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    doesn't work :(

  • @TheMahokz
    @TheMahokz 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have those iphone 4 and note 2 lol

  • @NickAlekseyevich
    @NickAlekseyevich 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nope.

  • @endingalaporte
    @endingalaporte 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Phillips 000 screws should be banned from technology

  • @jordanrobers3027
    @jordanrobers3027 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Disliked didn't work at all stop giving bs information

  • @sniperific00
    @sniperific00 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    didnt do shit

  • @DiabloNakano
    @DiabloNakano 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i won latest coment

    • @zenos1854
      @zenos1854 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      nah

  • @gavingibbons374
    @gavingibbons374 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Didn't work thumbs down

    • @alexandero.4496
      @alexandero.4496 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Gavin Gibbons Pro tip...worked for me like magic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! keep doing it if it did not work for you.

    • @alexandero.4496
      @alexandero.4496 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Alexander O. Also I bet duct tape might work even better or maybe even welding/glue the 2 together.

  • @yungmatt009
    @yungmatt009 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    *Sigh* Fuck my life.

  • @carrynwelde1120
    @carrynwelde1120 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Didn’t work, I found an easy way.
    Tools
    Tiny/Accurate knife
    Glue.
    Cut of the outer part. Cut out the screw. Glue it all together. Do the takeshi’s Challenge meme from Johntron but replace the game with the screws

  • @tammyruebel
    @tammyruebel 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    . Rubber band didn't work and neither did super glue. I never opened my phone before so evidently it came from the factory that way. One top of that it's only the two screws right next to the camera, so there's no way of breaking the edge off. It's bad enough that phone companies make the batteries so hard to replace but now they're resorting to this crap to get you to buy a new $600.00 phone.