I got the upgrade JST kit, and I am taking/photos and notes of the install. On the last motor screw that is loctited in the arm, the wrench slipped and now I can’t get a bite on the screw head. I tried a tight torx fitting, but no joy. I’m going to try some left handed drill bits and at worst drill out the head if nothing else? Anyone have a trick for removing them?
Also how important are the stick on heat sinks for the motor drivers? My new board didn’t come with them. I’m not sure if I need them?
I haven’t tried getting the threadlocked screws out, but I was able to get a stripped screw out before by putting a small drop of super glue on the tip of the driver-bit I was using and then sticking it in the screw head and letting it dry before trying to turn it. It gave enough traction to get the screw moving finally. Kinda a last resort, but I’d try that before drilling. Just be very careful on the amount of glue and when inserting it into the screwhead because supergluing the screw in place will only exacerbate your problems.
Ended up having to drill probably 10 of the 16 screws out and then removing the rest of the screw (the shank minus the head) with vice grips. Not the most fun thing I’ve ever done. I replaced all those screws with torx heads, so hopefully this will go better the next time around
