Removing a small stripped screw from a key fob using the Trend Micro Grabit

[@ultimatehandyman]

I wasn’t going to upload a video this Sunday, as I have been too busy to make one. Then the battery went flat in the girlfriend’s remote key fob, so I filmed this last night and have just finished editing it now. Before anyone says, I have applied some hand cream 😉 I hope everyone has a great Sunday 😉

[@ultimatehandyman]

There seems to be a problem with KZbin comments today, I'm struggling trying to do anything with comments at the moment. It could be a while before your comment appears!

[@stevendouglas3860]

That spring punch..do you have a brand or link to them Chaz. Thanks 👍👏

[@ultimatehandyman]

chicagobrand.co.uk/product/spring-tools/ They were selling them at Screwfix at one point (found them) bit.ly/2K2Mh9B

[@ianpullman203]

I like seeing the process of something not working perfectly the first time. Great practice in patience and lesson for us less inclined DIY'ers!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for watching! and thanks for the comment

[@MrSmith-hd8od]

You have the best close up focusing camera that I have yet seen in any youtube videos! Wow, very impressive with the shots showing great detail, and not making me reflexively cringe away from the screen. Thanks!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, I have three of these camera's and they are about ten years old now. I did upgrade to a 4K camera, but it's too much hassle filming and editing 4K and is not really needed for the videos that I make. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@marsbar6523]

@@ultimatehandyman which model of camera are you using?

[@ultimatehandyman]

@@marsbar6523 Panasonic HDC-SD10 👍

[@alzeNL]

very good demo, i've just ordered trend micro grabit from amazon to get a tight/rounded off screw from an very expensive ham radio, what i learned from this video is that even with the right tools and knowledge, you have to be very patient still to get the screws out. thank you for the good uploads, hopefully i will get my errant screw out when the kit arrives !!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Best of luck with the screw removal ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@regsparkes6507]

Here in Canada, I tried to find these by the brand name Trend, you used but no luck. However, I did find a few other kits that look very much like your set. I'm going to order a set now , because this looks like a good set to have in my tool box. Thanks for this.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@5gun1]

What did you find

[@davewhite4907]

Slightly belated comment. I've bought a set of these on your recommendation Chez. I'm always messing about with stuff with small screws, and hopefully these will get me out of it the next time I get a stripped recess. (Ooo missus!)

[@ultimatehandyman]

The Grabit sets have helped me out a couple of times, I hope you get good use from them ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@pineappboy]

I did a non model specific search for "stuck key fob bolt" and this was the first video i found. Funny thing is I have exactly the same Honda key problem...

[@ultimatehandyman]

I think the screws in these are very soft, so it could be a common problem- also I think they are loctite'd in. Thanks for the comment

[@vinodponnappan6795]

Amazing work, effort and patience and clear explanations of the process. Superb !

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thank you! Cheers! 👍

[@sanguinesolitude]

Thank you for this. I for the life of me couldn't get an Itty bitty t6 out of a knife I was switching parts on. Stripped the heck out of one screw and thought it was a lost cause.

[@anthonyrallo2764]

I think part of why the 1st bit didn't work is that the RPMs were too high. It's recommended to go only 70-100 RPM for both burring & extraction. Glad it worked on the next size up though! Thanks.

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@adamparker1293]

It seems like the KZbin comments have went the same way as the Chorley constituency, Only the speaker gets shown! Great vid for Sunday brunch as usual. It's the kind of kit that pays for itself in convenience after one use.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm not sure what happened with the comments system earlier, but I'm glad it is fixed ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@loafersheffield]

I dated Lindsay Hoyle's niece, around 25 years ago. Met him on quite a few occasions. Seems like a nice bloke. Shame same can't be said of John B..... Ooops! politics!!! Shhhhh!!! Not the appropriate channel.

[@nilesi.628]

Hi Good video, thanks. I have the exact issue with the screw on the fob being 20 years old. No idea why they don't make a bigger screw at least flush with the plastic. Good to see if it doesn't come out in the first 10 seconds then to keep at it. Good instruction.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@ng4410]

Bigger size ones good to get old flat head screws out of door hinges as well ...also try using drill on hammer mode if available

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@Pokechop01]

I’m have this exact problem on a Honda key fob! Darn screw has turned into a perfect bowl. I’ll have to try the spray and see if that loosens the screw.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Bloomin nightmare the screw in these key fobs!

[@federicochavez4882]

use hair blower or heater gun and try lossing the screw

[@sparetime342]

Saw this video, ordered the product and solved my issue. Thanks for the content!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Great to hear! 👍

[@warrenmckay202]

Nice to see you using some AC90 used to be my cousin's business until about 3 years ago until he sold it, apparently he used about 3 times more active ingredient than WD40. Just a bit of useless information. Nice video

[@ultimatehandyman]

That's not useless information, it is interesting (to me at least) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@ruinunes8251]

As I was watching you drilling it, I was thinking, possibly some moron actually used tread lock in that screw? Then you just confirmed it. 😃

[@ultimatehandyman]

I don't know what made someone use thread lock on such a small screw- the mind boggles! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@jakeblanton6853]

@@ultimatehandyman -- Probably used the type of thread lock that requires you to heat it to get it to release, but then they put it in a plastic housing that would melt if you heated it to that point... Did you need to remove the screw in order to get to the battery compartment for the key / remote? If so, that's a pretty braindead design...Something that routinely needs to be opened should not have thread lock on it and should have a more robust screw whose head can't be easily stripped out.

[@uktony1525]

Useful and informative as always!.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@steamgadget]

+++++++++++ A cool trick for working on stuck electronic screws is to touch them with a hot soldering iron for just a bit... This will loosen the plastic's grip on the screw.+++++++ Learned this from another youtube channell, big clive if I remember correctly.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@ro-landocalrissian4633]

I’ve been trying to fix my 80’s Gijoes which have tiny stripped screws, but nothing has worked. Not sure if you can use an extractor for that type of screw..

[@rogergoudy6440]

I worked and worked trying to unscrew this screw without success. This is how I got the screw out from my 2007 Honda Accord key fob. I used a couple of drops of WD-40 on the screw head and nearby shaft of the key ( three aplications of WD-40 a few hrs apart) and left it to soak for 24 hrs. After about 24 hrs I heated the key shaft with a soldering iron. It only took about 30 seconds to get the shaft very very hot. The screw easily unscrewed with a small Phillips head screw driver. I was amazed at how easy it came out!!

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@charleneduval9403]

No soldering iron so I heated the key shaft with my flat iron at 400 degrees for 30 seconds. Worked like a charm. Thank you!!

[@jimhutton4352]

Great video this week. I thought that little bugger had beaten you but no chance. Good job well done! 👍🏻

[@ultimatehandyman]

It's certainly one of the most difficult small screws that I have ever removed! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@blueskin3242]

Honda uses Loctite on those little screws. Sometimes a gentle bit of heat from a soldering iron before attempting the first try can help release the thread locker

[@blueskin3242]

Just realized you mentioned the loctite in the video.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comments 👍

[@javiasilis]

Oohhh niiiiceee. The bigger drill bit made it!!! Thank you so much!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

[@m0mgf]

Great video, Thank you. Reminded me of a snapped ball-end of an hex-key stuck in an allen-bolt I need to free somehow.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You could always try drilling it out- kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXuml3iDp6idnsU Thanks for the comment 👍

[@vagung]

Holy crap this is the exact fob I have this problem with. Idk what they do to that screw!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I think they use thread locking compound! Thanks for the comment

[@toddsylvia8574]

Thank you for all your precious time put into making so many great and very useful as well as helpful videos. While I'm just a new subscriber and haven't a lot of time yet to view all your works and tutorials, so far, I really like/enjoy what I see. Your tutorials are clear and easy to understand, and I know they are very helpful to myself and the many others. Thanks again, be safe,(always) and have a great day! Todd S. - Monroe, Oregon

[@ultimatehandyman]

Hi Todd, thank you for the detailed comment. It's great to receive a comment like this, it makes up for 100 of the bad comments that I get 👍 Thanks for the comment 👍

[@MaxPower-yh6qv]

I had the exact same key with the same problem. I ended up removing the screw by putting a thick rubber band between the screw & a jewellers screwdriver. Very poor design by Honda I reckon.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yeah, it's not the best design for a key fob. My old Mercedes one could be opened without needing a screwdriver! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@k3978]

Pls help me...I am facing exactly same issue.

[@refineme]

Same situation here too. Honda key with dead battery and stripped screw. Thanks.

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@rr-wh6jd]

can the bits work with a broken screw? great video

[@goldielocks2621]

Haven't laughed so much in a long time, thank you.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@heavydiesel]

Didn't know they made a smaller set, have had good results with the bigger versions on n2 sized screws. Something else to add to the shopping list!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, I have had this set a while, it is very useful for jobs like this! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@Mika30041975]

Yep i got the same problem with honda key fob. Right video. Thx

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@steamgadget]

use a soldering iron to heat up the screw, just for a couple seconds. It will come out easier.

[@HollomanUFOLanding]

Do you think the Grabit Micro #1 would removed a countersunk 3mm hex screw whose head is rounded off? The Grabit site talks about being able to remove 3mm bolts, not sure if that equates to a 3mm hex head screw. Thanks for the great upload.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I think so. They are normally excellent at removing damaged screws 👍

[@HollomanUFOLanding]

@@ultimatehandyman OK thanks

[@stevendouglas3860]

You always give good advice Chaz.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@bendude6748]

Nice little set

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, it's very handy ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@WMartinNI]

Threadlocking a tiny screw that will have to be removed to replace a battery in the future is some top class planning.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yeah, it's bonkers! Thanks for the comment

[@jebbus95]

hi, thanks for the video! I was opening the same type of fob and stripped the screw, tried to use a regular extractor set and ended up drilling out the head. Any advice for moving forward? (I notice you mentioned that you were about to intentionally try to drill out the screw head if this didnt work.) I tried using a small vice grip to turn the remaining screw out but there was not enough material to hold on to.

[@ultimatehandyman]

If you can't grip the remainder of the screw there is not much you can do (have you tried the micro-grabit) If it was me I would use a little glue from a hot melt glue gun to hold the fob together. When you want to remove the battery again you can heat up the key fob using a heat gun or similar and that will soften the glue, which will enable you to change the battery. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@markrowland5393]

Very useful. Thanks for the video.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@sushiesedap7643]

Hi there. Thanks for your video. It's very helpful. May I know do you used Jabob Chuck to connect the screw extractor to drill bit? I can't connect the extractor to drill bit because the diameter of the micro grabit extractor is too small and the my drill bit hole is bigger than than screw extractor

[@ultimatehandyman]

You might need something like this, if your chuck will not grip it- bit.ly/38n0a1f

[@ASIF_M1934]

Hello sir, how best to remove the retaining metal screw that has been stripped out from a euro cylinder lock in a door? Maybe a spring loaded counter punch? Any advice would be very much appreciated - thank you 🙂

[@ultimatehandyman]

I did one of those a few years back, this might help- kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ63d4SYlrlmkMU&t 👍

[@mcshow8121]

After you shocked the screw and returned to the microbit, did you still use the threaded size before going up to the bigger bit?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes 👍

[@tommyklein24]

Would this work for an Allen screw that would be unscrewed with a 2mm Allen wrench?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I've not tried it, but it should work 👍

[@zombiespartan13]

So, when you burnish the screw, do you spin the drill normally or in reverse?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Burnish is forwards direction, then flip the bit and use in reverse 👍

[@zombiespartan13]

@@ultimatehandyman Awesome, thank you!

[@chadrobertson217]

We’re you able to find a replacement screw?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, I got two from eBay- bit.ly/34vmCnz

[@paulphan8957]

Hello! Does this work if the top half of the screw was completely sheared off rather than stripped?

[@ultimatehandyman]

It's hard to say, there might not be enough "bite" for the Grabit to work.

[@k3978]

I am exactly facing same issue. But unfortunately i don't have equipments to open the remote as you have. Hence not useful for me.

[@ultimatehandyman]

There is not much you can do with such a small screw, once it is stripped! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@kimchi6002]

Hi sir, I need help, I am looking at the micro Grabit kit, but the smallest is for 3-6mm in size, I currently have a stripped H1.5 Countersunk//flathead screw, do you think the same kit would work? the drill bit seems to be larger than the diameter of the screw though, please provide me some suggestions, I would really appreciate it!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I think the micro grabit will work 👍 Or you could try a 1mm diameter left handed drill bit.

[@adamlw7181]

Hi this has helped me so much. Would normal wd40 work as spray penetrant?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I have used WD-40 plenty of times, as a spray penetrant. But there are lots of people that get triggered when I use WD-40 as a spray penetrant, many of them saying “WD-40, is not a spray penetrant” 😂 Just check their website, it clearly states that it’s a penetrant 👍

[@adamlw7181]

@@ultimatehandyman Sound's right. I mean how different can oils be. I have so many WD-40's I'm sure they can't be all that different. Advertising to make more money. Ty for this it helps the uneducated a lot you should set up some kind of promotion so you get cash from the things you advertise.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks, I’m really not bothered about getting cash, I’m just happy to help people 👍

[@adamlw7181]

@@ultimatehandyman Well you helped me becuase I have had these wardrobe doors that wont come off and theyre really small screws so I bought the set you mentioned here and its coming today so hopefully I'll get them out and if not its all your f... joking ha ha. Ty

[@nawmean]

How can we remove a screw if the screwhead broke off?

[@ultimatehandyman]

It is very difficult. You can use a screw extractor, providing the broken screw is large enough!

[@christopherdiraffaele7545]

Now I'm in the states Is the Alden 4507P Grabit Micro Broken Bolt Extractor 4 Piece Kit the same as the Trend GRAB/ME1/SET GRABIT 4-Piece Micro set?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, that looks to be exactly the same, they are probably made in the same factory- just different branding. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@Chronoless]

Can this be used to remove bolts as well? In an instance where the bolt broke and half of it is stuck inside...

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes sure ;-)

[@jimmcgahon6961]

Good vid

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@rossclegg654]

Thanks soo much this helped allot :)

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@jonescrusher1]

A lesson in perseverence.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Absolutely Thanks for the comment 👍

[@zap3642]

nice Video, thank you!

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@Phil_AKA_ThundyUK]

Sweet outro.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, I had that made a while back when I was trying out 4K videos but decided to shrink it down for use on my regular HD videos. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@tonywharton5220]

Saved me many times 😀

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@C4sp3r123]

Out of interest had it not pulled out then and you had none/virtually no head left but still the shaft of the screw in the hole what could you do to get that out as it looks like the screw shaft diameter is smaller than the smallest trend bit? I am sure these kind of videos will come in useful for people for years to come and I don't understand why more manufacturers of tools don't reach out to you, it seems to happen a lot more in the USA with social media producers compared to in the UK.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Once the head has been removed, you can normally remove the top part of the key, then grip the remainder of the screw using mole grips /vice grips or similar. Sometimes I do get approached by tool companies and in the past, I have demonstrated some tools, but I've never taken payment ever, unfortunately some people do take payments and that builds up a degree of suspicion with some reviews. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@C4sp3r123]

@@ultimatehandyman Thanks for the reply and explanations.

[@izzygonzalez73]

can this work with a screw that has a broken head?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Sometimes it can, but it depends on the size of the screw etc. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@patriotkennethburlingham7059]

Will these work on hardened collared screws?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I doubt it, as the steel might be too hard and might take the edge off the Grabit immediately. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@patriotkennethburlingham7059]

@@ultimatehandyman Thanks for replying so fast.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome

[@Towerfrank993]

Where to buy this in the U.S.?

[@ultimatehandyman]

They have them on eBay- ebay.to/3YaHIh0 Some are sold under different brands 👍

[@Towerfrank993]

@@ultimatehandyman Might one of those brands be Alden? If so, is it the same manufacturer?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I think so 👍

[@CDCLLC2023]

Loooog winded, but works.

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@eaglesfan21964]

Isn't Trend Mirco the name of an anti-virus software? I believe you've mistaken that name for these.

[@weston407]

i have the exact same key!

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@SIRENTHEROCKER]

I have the exact same key but my screw is not stripped

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@IsaacGarcia-cv9my]

Does this work on ps4 controllers?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I have never tried it, but it should work Thanks for the comment 👍

[@jezfrench9435]

Why the hell would anyone put thread lock on an M2 keyfob screw? 🤔

[@ultimatehandyman]

Don't know, but that is the first screw that I have ever stripped using a precision screwdriver! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@curtrod]

finally! ha!

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@ConesuelaLadyTailor]

I am a motor car dealer. If that key was mine the screw would have had a slot cut in its head and reused😉

[@ultimatehandyman]

Well, I was thinking I could re-use it if I were to use a small diameter regular drill bit to drive it in ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@yeano1260]

thats the exact key i have

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@seventhflatfive]

Another guy here with the same Honda key and the same problem. Just sayin'.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Seems like a common problem ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@Deniz-XO]

Ah good ol' wd-40

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, it has lots of uses ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@karlgeorge5471]

Make some money chief get sponsors and put links to the products you are showing makes them big dollars by a rolls Royce

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks, but I make videos to help people out. I don't do it for the money 👍

[@t5jerry]

interesting review, but wearing gloves ……...for this, hmmm , I think that's a bit O.T.T , I realise your VERY safety conscious, but don't you think that`s a bit O.C.D ?????

[@ultimatehandyman]

I have to wear gloves when on site, so tend to stick a pair on when doing jobs at home ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@t5jerry]

I`m also "supposed" to wear gloves on site, but NEVER do, it`s a funny old world ……...

[@ultimatehandyman]

If you don't wear them on the site I work on, they will remove you from the site and not invite you back!

[@t5jerry]

@@ultimatehandyman ditto.

[@jerryx2000]

lol just buy a new key

[@ultimatehandyman]

😂