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huongdaoroma OP t1_j271mxm wrote

Reply to comment by farmerben02 in Weak drill > Non-flush screws > Load?? by huongdaoroma

Update: Drill bit broke inside one of the screw holes while pre-drilling after advice. Can it hold 55 lb with only 3 of 4 screws (middle screw not used...)?

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Thisguy2728 t1_j27itpt wrote

No, probably not. Is it visible at all? Like protruding from the wall at all? If so, take the broken piece out of the drill and try and retighten the drill on the broken bit in the wall and slowly unscrew.

If you can’t get it out, you’ll need to dig into the drywall to get a better bite on it, or move the mount to a new spot and try again.

When you drill try and make sure you’re holding the drill perpendicular to the wall. Don’t apply pressure from the sides, only straight down.

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