Problems removing M.2 heatsinks on board

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   Okay, just RMA'ed my motherboard.
The replacement came back and I *CANNOT* get half the heatsink screws out!
Meaning I can't remove the heatsinks and cannot place the drives....

I've tried every screwdriver bit I own, I have a friggin iFixit kit and these things WILL NOT break loose!

Anyone have any ideas?
And if I do, does anyone know the specs on these screws?  I'd like to see if I could replace the idiot things with thumbscrews.

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Hyperstrike Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 May 2021 Location: Chicago, IL Status: Offline Points: 220	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hyperstrike Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Problems removing M.2 heatsinks on board Posted: 08 Mar 2022 at 2:50am
	Okay, just RMA'ed my motherboard. The replacement came back and I CANNOT get half the heatsink screws out! Meaning I can't remove the heatsinks and cannot place the drives.... I've tried every screwdriver bit I own, I have a friggin iFixit kit and these things WILL NOT break loose! Anyone have any ideas? And if I do, does anyone know the specs on these screws? I'd like to see if I could replace the idiot things with thumbscrews.

RLGL Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 29 Jul 2018 Location: MN Status: Offline Points: 2025	Post Options Post Reply Quote RLGL Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Mar 2022 at 10:56am
	What board do you have? Some of the boards use a torx fastener.
	Asrock Z370 Gaming K6,Intel i7 8700K, Asrock x570 Taichi