Screw

A screw is a small metal post with threads going down around it. On the end of the post is a head with different types of indentations, depending on the type of screw it is. A screwdriver tool is used to insert and remove the screw from the hole. To insert or tighten a screw you rotate to the right, to loosen a screw you rotate to the left. An easy way to remember this is with the saying: righty tighty lefty loosey. There are several different shapes, sizes, and types of screws that you're likely to encounter while working on a computer. To the right is an image of the types of screw heads you're most likely to encounter while working with a computer or computer hardware.

Although most people and technicians will have the proper screw driver tools to screw in and out these types of screws, there are some computer cases and computer hardware devices that have special tamper proof screws that help prevent users from tinkering with the computer or device. If you're looking for specialty screwdriver accessories, click here to search for available solutions.

Also see: CW, CCW, Thumbscrew, Tools