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How to Loosen Seized Screws « on: December 17, 2025, 04:20:09 PM » Author: NeXe Lights
On my QL 114, three of the four screws holding the ballast door in place are completely seized up. The one I was able to get loose with some effort, but the others are completely stuck. Even after applying WD-40, they still won't budge. How do I go about loosening them?
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Re: How to Loosen Seized Screws « Reply #1 on: December 17, 2025, 05:38:53 PM » Author: Baked bagel 11
I know heat can help, but be careful with that...
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Re: How to Loosen Seized Screws « Reply #2 on: December 17, 2025, 06:24:02 PM » Author: joseph_125
Careful application of heat, either with a heat gun or a torch can help. A stronger penetrating oil such as PB Blaster, applied in conjunction with heat will also help.
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Re: How to Loosen Seized Screws « Reply #3 on: December 17, 2025, 10:53:44 PM » Author: NeXe Lights
Quote from: Baked bagel 11 on December 17, 2025, 05:38:53 PM
I know heat can help, but be careful with that...
That's the thing I'm worried about, I don't want to apply so much heat that it damages the paint.
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