HELP! 2066 Motherboard CPU Broken Screw Thread

[Shadowman]

Totally my fault i put my hands up, i was installing a cpu water block on the 2066 motherboard was tightening the 4 screws one screw was tight but still was turning  making a sound so i kept turning it and SNAP it broke the screw came out but the thread stayed inside the cpu mounting bracket hole. The hole is know blocked how can i take the tread out looks impossible to do?

[Damascus]

Pics please. It may be possible to use pliers to get out the screw, otherwise you can actually just replace the socket in entirety 

[Cameron K]

Can you get the mounting bracket off just to make sure you don't damage the motherboard? There are extractors on amazon or at hardware stores but it may be hard to find one small enough (I've only used it these on large bolts). If you are technically inclined (or a friend you trust is) it is possible to drill out the broken screw and then use a thread cutter to remove the rest. 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Alden-4507P-Grabit-Broken-Extractor/dp/B000Q60UOO

Don't know if this is the right size but its the right type of tool

[Shadowman]

4 minutes ago, Cameron K said:

Can you get the mounting bracket off just to make sure you don't damage the motherboard? There are extractors on amazon or at hardware stores but it may be hard to find one small enough (I've only used it these on large bolts). If you are technically inclined (or a friend you trust is) it is possible to drill out the broken screw and then use a thread cutter to remove the rest. 

I don't know if the 2066 motherboard brackets are removable as they come pre installed with all 2066 motherboards like the the 2011 motherboards.

[Cameron K]

1 minute ago, Shadowman said:

I don't know if the 2066 motherboard brackets are removable as they come pre installed with all 2066 motherboards like the the 2011 motherboards.

Well that just means you have to be extra careful! What board specifically?

[Shadowman]

18 minutes ago, Cameron K said:

Well that just means you have to be extra careful! What board specifically?

Asus Rampage VI Apex

[Shadowman]

28 minutes ago, Damascus said:

Pics please. It may be possible to use pliers to get out the screw, otherwise you can actually just replace the socket in entirety 

Here's some pics

 

 

[Cameron K]

3 minutes ago, Shadowman said:

Asus Rampage VI Apex

Will the block come off?

[Shadowman]

9 minutes ago, Cameron K said:

Will the block come off?

Yes have tooken it off now, here's a better picture thread broken where yellow circle is.

 

 

[Shadowman]

This is the screw M4,  red circle is the part that broke and is in the hole.

 

 

[Cameron K]

Since that's a m4 screw you will need a 3mm extractor to pull it out. Definitely remove the cpu (jelly btw) beforehand and take your time. It's doable for sure but a bit of a technical job on very expensive stuff.

 

Here's a guide that will give you an idea of what you need to do

https://www.lowes.com/projects/woodworking-and-crafts/remove-a-stripped-or-broken-screw/project

 

Just need to find something that will work with 3mm.

 

I'm assuming the thread is tight in there and cant be worked out with just hand friction.

[TidaLWaveZ]

You're going to need an extremely small screw extractor if they even make it that small unless you can work it out with something like a tooth pick or safety pin.

[Cameron K]

3 minutes ago, TidaLWaveZ said:

You're going to need an extremely small screw extractor if they even make it that small unless you can work it out with something like a tooth pick or safety pin.

If it's loose enough to be worked out like that its the best option!

[pyrojoe34]

either an extractor screw, or you can superglue/epoxy a small rod/chopstick to the screw then just unscrew it when it hardens.

[Shadowman]

Thanks for the help really appreciate it, definitely not loose after all i was tightening the screw the thread was fully in  when it snapped. But me being a dumbass thought i'll turn it a bit more even though i was using a lot of force thought nothing would happen.

[Damascus]

Given the cost of the mobo I recommend you go buy some epoxy and then attach an m3/m4 piece on the take it off that way.

[Shadowman]

I had another question the motherboard comes with Asus 3 years warranty could that cover this?

[TahoeDust]

11 minutes ago, Shadowman said:

I had another question the motherboard comes with Asus 3 years warranty could that cover this?

Nah...I doubt Asus will do anything for you.  If it was me, I would be contacting whoever provided that obviously garbage/faulty screw.  Screws should not break like that without a ton of force.