I just got this keyboard for free because a few parts on the PCB need to be replaced.
But I have trouble getting it open because one of the screws has been completely mangled:
The screw sits directly under this spot:
But that’s also exactly where there is a PCB inside that I don’t want to ruin by not being careful.
The things where the screw is in looks like this:
Bottom:
Top:
I hope maybe someone has an idea how to get it open without destroying the PCB which is very close to it.
Those deep holes in plastic parts are always the worst. If you have a dremel you have 2 options. Either cut away enough of the top plastic that you can get at the screw to dremel a slot into the top, and unscrew it with a flathead screwdriver. Alternatively you could try dremel just below the head of the screw to cut the screw in half.
if you have a soldering iron you could also try heating the screw to melt the boss it’s screwed into. You might have to cut/melt away plastic to access the screw and then apply light rension while heating so that it opens once the screw is hot enough.
I don’t have a dremel, but I have a soldering iron. Just melting the plastic around the screw by heating it might really work. I will definitely try that!
You could try soldering a bit to the screw and hope the solder is stronger than the grip of the plastic?