How can I unscrew the fan of HP 9300 Elite where the cpu is located underneath it?

[Rayyan2650]

So I am replacing my CPU. After taking out the parts of my computer, the final thing left was to take out the fan where under it the CPU was located. But the fan screws are very tight and by tight, I mean it very very tight. The screw is shaped hexagonal-like and I was using a minus-screwdriver and a plus-screwdriver to get around my pc parts. Put the screw on the fan wouldn't budge. How can I remove the screw? Below is the screw picture displayed:

Which type of screw-driver can remove this?

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

it appears that you had the option to use a standard screwdriver or a Torx bit screwdriver.

You need to have one that fits though.  They usually sell them in sets.

You can get a Torx socket set so that you have more leverage if you use a small 1/4" drive ratchet wrench as opposed to a screwdriver-type handle, if the screw is that tight.