How to Loosen a Screw Without a Screwdriver

What is a Screw?

What is a Screw Driver?

How to Determine the Correct Direction to Unscrew a Screw

How to Remove a Phillips Head Screw Without a Screwdriver

Understanding the Characteristics of a Philips Head Screw

Using a Coin

Using a Butter Knife

Using a Hacksaw

Using a Toothbrush

Using an Old CD

Using Pliers

Using Your Thumbnail

How to Remove a Flat Head Screw Without a Screwdriver

Understanding the Characteristics of a Flat Head Screw

Using a Flat Surface

Using a Card

Using a Soda Can Tab

Using a Coin

Using a Butter Knife

Using Pliers or Vice Grips

Using Your Thumbnail

How to Unscrew a Torx Screw Without a Screwdriver

Understanding the Characteristics of a Torx Screw

Using a Small Flat Head Screwdriver

Breaking the Pin on Security Torx Screws

Drilling a Hole in Your Torx Driver

Using a Plastic Toothbrush

How to Remove Pentalobe Screws Without the Correct Screwdriver

Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver

Using a Flathead Screwdriver

Using a Coin

Using Keys

How to Unscrew a Tiny Screw Without a Screwdriver

Using Small Scissors

Using a Metal Nail File

Using a Knife

Using Tweezers

Removing Small Screws from Electronics Without a Screwdriver

Using Small Scissors

Using a Metal Nail File

Using a Knife

Using Tweezers

Using a Drill

Using a Plier

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What Precautions Should I Take While Loosening a Screw Without a Screwdriver?

Can I Use These Methods to Tighten Screws as Well?

What to Do if the Screw is Stripped?