Okay so this Kensington lock, how would I normally remove it with a flat head screwdriver, the reason the screw head is wasted now is because I simply could not get the screw to turn at all, do I need to pull something out first?
Due to the 1.2KW power supply, the lock on the Area-51 chassis was a Dell Legal stipulation precaution we instituted so you would contact us and we could verify with you that the PC power cord was disconnected from the rear of the PC before opening the chassis cover. When it shipped, you should have been able to use a straight blade screwdriver to remove the screw. Since the screw head is damaged, you will have to get a stripped screw head removal tool from a local hardware store.
Okay so this Kensington lock, how would I normally remove it with a flat head screwdriver, the reason the screw head is wasted now is because I simply could not get the screw to turn at all, do I need to pull something out first?
If I recall right someone said you have to keep pressure on the plastic part by pulling it while you turn the screw. It was something like that.
I have been trying for around 4 hours now :( the screw thread is so damaged that I can hardly turn it now. :( which way to I turn the screw? I heard someone talking about a reverse thread
Counter clockwise I believe. I looked at the picture and it seems to be normal threads.
I heard of another person that had tech support come to his house to remove it. After about an hour the phone support told the tech support agent at the house to rip it off. I think he used pliers and broke it off. I think if it was me I would drill it out.
Why don't you call Dell and have them send someone to remove it.
xtopiana
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Okay so this Kensington lock, how would I normally remove it with a flat head screwdriver, the reason the screw head is wasted now is because I simply could not get the screw to turn at all, do I need to pull something out first?
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August 7th, 2012 09:00
xtopiana,
Due to the 1.2KW power supply, the lock on the Area-51 chassis was a Dell Legal stipulation precaution we instituted so you would contact us and we could verify with you that the PC power cord was disconnected from the rear of the PC before opening the chassis cover. When it shipped, you should have been able to use a straight blade screwdriver to remove the screw. Since the screw head is damaged, you will have to get a stripped screw head removal tool from a local hardware store.
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And for the cable
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August 7th, 2012 10:00
If I recall right someone said you have to keep pressure on the plastic part by pulling it while you turn the screw. It was something like that.
xtopiana
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morblore
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August 7th, 2012 12:00
Counter clockwise I believe. I looked at the picture and it seems to be normal threads.
I heard of another person that had tech support come to his house to remove it. After about an hour the phone support told the tech support agent at the house to rip it off. I think he used pliers and broke it off. I think if it was me I would drill it out.
Why don't you call Dell and have them send someone to remove it.