the belt clip screw hole on the handle is stripped out, clip just falls off, can i fix it

— asked by Casey

Quick answer: The molded plastic threads in the tool's housing are stripped. This is common if the clip was overtightened or impacted.

Diagnosis

The molded plastic threads in the tool's housing are stripped. This is common if the clip was overtightened or impacted.

How to Fix It

Get a Milwaukee replacement screw (part # 49-06-2001). It is longer than the original. It will bite into fresh, deeper plastic. Do not use a standard hardware store screw. Coat the new screw's threads with a tiny amount of epoxy or thread-locking compound before installing. Tighten only until snug.

If That Didn't Work

You must install a threaded insert. This requires drilling out the old hole and installing a metal insert. It is easy to crack the housing if you are not experienced.

Heads Up

Do not use a larger diameter screw. You will crack the housing boss and the repair becomes much more difficult.

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