Vintage Synth Repair

Hi Randy,

I had a similar issue with a screw.

I solved it by using a tiny saw to make a groove in the screw head.
I could then use a flat end screwdriver ease the screw out.

Regards,
Fin

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Randy Lobber <loandreas@...>
To: <vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 8:43 PM
Subject: [vintagesynthrepair] Re:To repair an Oberheim OB-8 oscillator.
> 
> I read this only afterwards the damage was done  :-(((   . Now I have this 
> bad screw on the upper board and it is impossible to remove it with an 
> ordinary screwdriver. I friend of mine told me, that the only possibility to 
> remove the bad screw is to drill it out with a drill machine.
> 
> But I don't want to drill it out, there is the possibility to damage the 
> circuitry on the board with such stark methods.
> I would prefer another method. Do you know of any method/means to remove 
> this bad screw?
> 
> O.k. that's all for now.
> 
> I really thank you for any help or advice.
> 
> Have a great day,
> 
> Randy.