[SLL] Laptop getting a bit warm

[Bill Campbell]

On Mon, Jul 23, 2007, Glenn Stone wrote:
>On Mon, Jul 23, 2007 at 09:59:15AM -0700, Robert Woodcock wrote:
>>Also make sure you're using the right screwdriver for the job. A #1 Phillips
>>screwdriver will turn a #2 screw, but it'll also strip it a little bit every
>>time. Using the proper bit also means the screw is more likely to stay on
>>the screwdriver after you remove it from the chassis.
>
>This will give some folks the willies but I've found that a magnetic #2
>Phillips saves a *LOT* of grief... 

Agreed.  There aren't too many floppies lying around these days that can be
hurt by a magnetic screwdriver.

>FWIW most standard Phillips bits/drivers are #2, and very few Phillips
>screws in a given case if any are #1.  If you find one you'll know it.  
>
>(Some people also get the willies when they see me pick up power tools and
>go after a PC case... but if they pay attention they will also see me set
>the clutch on a power screwdriver to the very lightest setting, and mutter
>vile imprecations when I have to notch it up to get something loose...
>overtightning *is* a problem, that's why I use the clutch.  When it's tight,
>it's tight, and I don't bust any knuckles getting it that way.)

I've fired mechanics that I saw using power tools to assemble engines,
particularly air-cooled VWs (after warning them of course).  IHMO they're
fine for disassembly, but there's nothing like being able to feel what's
going on when tightening things.

As for computers, there's nothing I can think of offhand that requires much
tightening torque (although I've had to disassemble things where it appears
that the person assembling thought they were mounting truck tires).

Bill
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