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Hi all,
Does anyone know where to get a tap to put a thread into the mid case?
I had a water damaged phone and the screw that holds the motherboard down, middle-top that is crucial for wi-fi signal rusted and it snapped off.
Was able to drill the screw out but need to tap a new thread.
Any help with thread size or availability would be appreciated.
thanks
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just ebay it! much easier. put iphone 4g screw set in search bar http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40...
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Since you are so willing to re-tap your iPhone I allowed myself to find some more info for you. Here is the drill size to re-tap it :
Thread Size Tap Drill (mm)
M1 x 0.25 0.75
M1.1 x 0.25 0.85
M1.2 x 0.25 0.95
M1.4 x 0.3 1.10
M1.6 x 0.35 1.25
M1.8 x 0.35 1.45
M2 x 0.4 1.60
M2.2 x 0.45 1.75
M2.5 x 0.45 2.05
M3.5 x 0.6 2.90
M4 x 0.7 3.30
M4.5 x 0.75 3.70
and here is a site where you can get the tap. As for the screw size, use a pair of caliper and measure the diameter of your screws. If you are not sure how to determine if its metric or standard check this site http://mdmetric.com/tech/tic1e.htm Good Luck and a steady hand to you...
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I have the screws already I need the tapping/threading tool
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Thanks oldTurkey03 that has been very helpful. I am willing to give it a go. Otherwise I have to buy a new mid case.
Well, good luck to you and just be careful the smaller the thread the tougher it can be....;-)
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