First of all, for those having tinkered, how easy is it to remove the screws the first time that you open the Fairphone up ? The threads on Philips screws tend to wear out after some use, and I don’t see an option to replace any lost screws on Fairphone’s website. Are there the schematics to replac…

[image] plantroop: The threads on Philips screws tend to wear out after some use, Well I’ve worked on radio electronics for 60 years and have never had a screw thread wear out. What happens more often is that the head engagement may burr if the driver slips due to low pressure or a seized t…

Big fan of Torx myself, but honestly I wouldn’t bother replacing the screws. I just opened my FP4 for the first time (to answer your other question) and I didn’t have any problems whatsoever, screw quality seems great and my PH#00 screw driver fit perfectly. Just make sure to get a high quality sc…

Looks like I have my answer, but still unsure about the specifics to the screws. I saw that schematics aren’t available for the chipsets, but what of the screws, do they follow a common design e.g. [image] Screw Threads: Types of Screw Threads & Terminology - PDF A screw thread, often …

[image] plantroop: but still unsure about the specifics to the screws. ??? The post above details, the screws that hold the modules in place.

Just read through the other threads, everything’s in there :point_down: [image] FP4 Replacement Screws Fairphone 4 Just to set the record straight: The FP4 screws are not countersunk. They have a flat pan head Their specs are M1.4x4.5. Please find the technical drawing a…

Hello, [image] plantroop: The threads on Philips screws tend to wear out after some use, . . . This makes no sense, the drive of the screw has nothing to do with the strength. And if you were to take 10.9 or 12.9 hardness, you’re more likely to break the threads from the phone, which will b…

[image] Josh_FP3: And if you were to take 10.9 or 12.9 hardness, you’re more likely to break the threads from the phone Not sure about that, one should always be careful not to tighten the screws too loosely or too strong. Ideally use a torque measuring or limiting screwdriver, but of course …

[image] Thoense: how often I will have to exchange modules, or remove them for cleaning With any luck and care on your part, not often. I’ve only opened my FP3 once, to get it started, and have never had to unscrew anything. :slightly_smiling_face: FP2 is a different matter. I’d say, only r…

[image] OldRoutard: I’d say, only replace the screws the day you have to remove them in the first place. Indeed, that’s my plan. Come to think of it: It would be feasible to equip FP angels with replacement (torx?) screws, securing glue, torque-limiting screwdrivers and other equipment and m…

[image] Thoense: So depending on how often I will have to exchange modules, or remove them for cleaning, As OldRoutard: My FP3 is near two years old and haven’t touched a screw. My daughters FP3 fell in the toilet and was dismantled some 16 months ago but screws haven’t been touched since. …

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hirnsushi August 6, 2022, 8:27pm 6

Just read through the other threads, everything’s in there

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