Sh*t!.....................

JimInOz · Mar 25, 2015

And other bad words.

I just touched this screw and half the head fell off.

Any tips on getting it out?

JimInOz · Mar 25, 2015

PS: Don't panic Andy, it's not yours 😁

STANDY · Mar 25, 2015

Have used a product called Easy Outs on bolts on boats and cars but unsure if you would get them that small.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/like/300...2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=107&chn=ps

ketiljo · Mar 25, 2015

It shouldn't happen to be a Seiko? It happened to me to, but the screw was lose enough to be removed by turning it with tweezers. Try to push on the right hand side with a screwdriver.

KIMBER · Mar 25, 2015

So you didn't snap it trying to loosen it? Any movement with your gloved finger tip?

ulackfocus · Mar 25, 2015

OR

redpcar · Mar 25, 2015

Looks like it was the last one. Re-install all the other screws and tighten to relieve the tension on that one. Start with this one first by leaning the largest screwdriver possible up against the edge. In other words, pretend like it is still a screw and try to put some tension on the corner to get it to budge. Good luck.

cicindela · Mar 25, 2015

First remove the date wheel so that any tosseling around the screws does not scratch it.

You fine pliers might grip it. If it does break further, ask Al, watchmakers have stuff just for broken screws.

Archer · Mar 25, 2015

Use your screwdriver up against the side of the slot that is still there - holding the driver at a 45 degree angle, then turn the screw. That one looks easy mate - no sweat...

JimInOz · Mar 25, 2015

Thanks for the feedback everybody. 👍

I didn't want to go digging until I had some opinions, I'll have a look at it tonight when I get home

JimInOz · Mar 26, 2015

All fixed 👍

As suggested, I put two other screws back in and used Al's method with the screwdriver.

After a bit of gentle coaxing it started to turn, it was then just a matter of teasing it out.

Thanks for the input people, most helpful (although I waved my wand like a lunatic - nothing!!!!! - so that tip is a no-go 😉)

Cheers

Jim