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I’m trying to self-replace the joycon rail on the left joycon, and have run into a problem. The phillips-head screw on the rail is stuck on really hard, and will not spin no matter how hard I try pushing with my screwdriver. The screw is not stripped. How do I get the screw out without damaging the electronic parts?
Using a larger diameter bit holder-handle will give you more torque to help move it. Make sure the bit is the correct one that fits all the way into the screw head. There new several types of handles, some have holes in the handle (fourth down) that will allow you to insert another small driver to add torque (essentially turning the driver into a turnkey. What are you currently using? UPDATE It’s really hard to do repair jobs with the proper tools. iFixit offers a couple of very good kits for the beginners and of course fine kits for the advanced. Here’s a couple you might consider: Essential Electronics Toolkit - Refurbished Mako Driver Kit - Refurbished Here are the other available kits: https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Toolk…
