What type of screw does windows 8 use

shadow00321

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My windows 8 laptop is missing a screw but I dont know what type of screw it is and what type of screw driver I need..... If someone can tell me what type of screw and screw driver I need that'll be greatly appreciated!
 

DarknessRising

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What is the brand on the laptop? it should be philips
 
Unfortunately, without knowing the make and model (which is usually found on the back of the unit), there is no way to tell, there are a few different screw sizes commonly used in laptops and some (like the HP machine I'm currently working on) use different sizes just on the back. A picture of the back of the machine (where the screw is missing) may be of help but even then, unless we can identify the laptop, it's likely we won't be able to say for sure what size the screw is.
A size 1 Phillips will get you through most laptops but you may come across a few screws which call for a size 0 Phillips (again, manufacturer/model dependent)
 

shadow00321

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Thanks for the answers!Ill try removing one for the bottome left, the screw is missing from the upper right corner where the screen is and if you pull on it it lifts the upper right part