[levin]

I tried to disassemble and re-assemble my Tangara today (just out of curiosity, to see what that's like) but I ran into a bit of trouble on the first step.

When I try to remove the top-right screw, the corresponding screw on the back rotates along with it and neither of them moves in or out. I guess those two screws are fastened against each other (that's probably the wrong terminology, but I hope it makes sense). I didn't have this problem removing the bottom-left screw.

Anyways, has anyone else had this problem? I could probably solve it by using a second screwdriver to hold the back screw in place, but before I run out to buy that screwdriver I figured I'd ask for advice here.

[pgronkievitz]

*sometimes* holding rubber band against the second screw gives you just enough of friction to unfasten them

[levin]

*sometimes* holding rubber band against the second screw gives you just enough of friction to unfasten them

That's a good idea, but it didn't work for me 

[taivlam]

1)  In the following rare case, you may not need a whole screwdriver.  If you use the L-wrench included with the preassembled Tangara on the top screw, then you can use another Torx T6H bit to hold the back screw still with respect to the front screw.  Alternatively, if you want to live life on the edge regarding risks, then you can hold the back screw still with a 1.5mm flathead bit - but be extremely careful so that you don't strip the screws on your Tangara.

However, at this rate, I'd strongly recommend buying a screwdriver kit with the most common bits.

I have the iFixit Mako Driver Kit, but any screwdriver bit set will get the task done of fastening the outer 4 screws of your Tangara, as long as it has the Torx T6H bit.

2)  I haven't experienced this issue - perhaps the plastic around the top-right screw could be somewhat structurally compromised?

[levin]

1)  In the following rare case, you may not need a whole screwdriver.  If you use the L-wrench included with the preassembled Tangara on the top screw, then you can use another Torx T6H bit to hold the back screw still with respect to the front screw.  Alternatively, if you want to live life on the edge regarding risks, then you can hold the back screw still with a 1.5mm flathead bit - but be extremely careful so that you don't strip the screws on your Tangara.
However, at this rate, I'd strongly recommend buying a screwdriver kit with the most common bits.
I have the iFixit Mako Driver Kit, but any screwdriver bit set will get the task done of fastening the outer 4 screws of your Tangara, as long as it has the Torx T6H bit.

That makes sense. I ended up ordering iFifixit's Essential Electronics Toolkit, that should also have the right bit. Will report back once I have it...

2)  I haven't experienced this issue - perhaps the plastic around the top-right screw could be somewhat structurally compromised?

I hope not! I suppose I'll see once I'm able to open it up.

[levin]

The toolkit arrived today and I managed to disassemble and re-assemble the Tangara  

Thanks for the advice pgronkievitz and taivlam!