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#2061012 23-Jul-2018 14:13

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I'd be contacting your insurance company to let them know you have made an error that requires a trade person to remove a screw, in case someone slips and does damage the screen in a way that requires repair.

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#2061029 23-Jul-2018 14:46

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Thanks very much for all the tips guys. In the end I contacted a tradie I know who works in aluminium joinery, and he managed to remove the screw first by drilling something into it, and then using a different attachment and drilling in the reverse direction to fish it out (I think that's what he did - he did it all so fast).

TV is up now, and in case anyone's wondering - the LG OLED is stunning! Thanks again

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#2061032 23-Jul-2018 14:53

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Glad it worked out for you. Enjoy your TV.

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#2061037 23-Jul-2018 14:56

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Phewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

The little things make the biggest difference.

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#2061050 23-Jul-2018 15:05

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GeoffisPure:

Thanks very much for all the tips guys. In the end I contacted a tradie I know who works in aluminium joinery, and he managed to remove the screw first by drilling something into it, and then using a different attachment and drilling in the reverse direction to fish it out (I think that's what he did - he did it all so fast).

TV is up now, and in case anyone's wondering - the LG OLED is stunning! Thanks again

Sounds like screw extractors. Glad you got it sorted.

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#2061106 23-Jul-2018 16:26

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Glad you sorted this out by seeking help

Also I always like an op who fills in on the final outcome

cheers and enjoy your big TV

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#2061115 23-Jul-2018 16:32

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Everyone here wanted you to succeed. It's so nice when people come together that way. Congratulations and enjoy the TV.

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