Was disassembling newly-acquired Classic III for cleaning, sanitizing and rebuilding. Stripped one of the three screws on the discharge side of the fancase. I had two options...try to find my screw extractor set, or this:
Since all the other screws were removed, the halves of the fan case pivoted around this screw. I took one hand and gripped the inlet while gripping the outlet with the other hand, gently rocking the halves, and then applying slight pressure by GENTLY prying on the halves of the fancase. I was then able to remove the stripped Phillips head with a flathead screw driver. I tossed that screw and went on with my business.
Your mileage may vary, this may or may not work for you. The key is patience and being gentle. If you use brute force, I could see where one or both sides of the fancase snaps from the screw area and then you would need a new fancase/motor shell.
Since all the other screws were removed, the halves of the fan case pivoted around this screw. I took one hand and gripped the inlet while gripping the outlet with the other hand, gently rocking the halves, and then applying slight pressure by GENTLY prying on the halves of the fancase. I was then able to remove the stripped Phillips head with a flathead screw driver. I tossed that screw and went on with my business.
Your mileage may vary, this may or may not work for you. The key is patience and being gentle. If you use brute force, I could see where one or both sides of the fancase snaps from the screw area and then you would need a new fancase/motor shell.