what type of screw driver do I need?

[todd500]

I had no clue where to put this thread so I hope it is in the right place.
I have a IBM r51e and I want to upgrade the Ram but in order to do so I need to remove the keyboard and to do that I need to take out a few screws but none of my screw drivers can turn the screw ,it just starts to strip it.what type of screw driver do I need?Thanks

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[todd500]

the screw looks exactly like a cross

[Elfy]

Thread moved to The Community Cafe.

[catlover2]

What you need is something small like this: http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-66-039-Jewelers-Precision-Screwdriver/dp/B00002X29G/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1323937913&sr=8-4

I found a set at the local dollar store, not great quality, but they work.
Any larger screwdriver with a precise enough head could be preferred, because sometimes screws in electronics have Loctite and are difficult to loosen with those smaller ones.

[Paqman]

Get a set of jeweler's screwdrivers and you can disassemble pretty much any electronic device every made. Pick up an anti-static wrist strap while you're at it if you're going to be handling RAM sticks.

[mips]

I had no clue where to put this thread so I hope it is in the right place.
I have a IBM r51e and I want to upgrade the Ram but in order to do so I need to remove the keyboard and to do that I need to take out a few screws but none of my screw drivers can turn the screw ,it just starts to strip it.what type of screw driver do I need?Thanks

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A normal flat-bladed screwdriver that properly fits the longest slot should work fine, alternatively you can use a smaller flat-bladed screwdriver for the shorter slot. Make sure the fit however is proper.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_screw_drives

Remember to turn the screwdriver left/anti-clockwise to loosen the screw, applying downward pressure before turning it also helps in case of locktite or overly tight screws.

[forrestcupp]

A normal flat-bladed screwdriver that properly fits the longest slot should work fine, alternatively you can use a smaller flat-bladed screwdriver for the shorter slot. Make sure the fit however is proper.

+1
I'd definitely use a flat head instead of a phillip's head for that. Find the largest flat head you can that still fits well in the groove, and that should get it.