How to remove a plastic screw?

[Else]

Stupidly, I attached a drawer backing the wrong way around  🙄

The plastic screws are firmly in place now... 

What is the best way to remove the screws without damaging them/so I can reuse them  ?

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[MitchellMc]

Hi @Else,

They look to be plastic plugs, and hopefully, they are not one-way fittings. The only way I can think of is to get a couple of flat-head screwdrivers, slip them under the head, and try to lever it out enough to get a hold of it with pliers. Even if you damage the head slightly on removal, it likely won't affect its holding capacity when reinserted.

Let me tag @AlanM52 and @Noyade to see if they have any thoughts.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[Noyade]

I think I'd like to try a very small pair of side-cutters, just under the plastic head edges - then lift/pry.

Don't squeeze the arms! 😉

If elevated a few mm - then try a claw hammer.

Whatever you do, let us know how you got on.

Cheers.

[AlanM52]

Hi @Else,

Try two lengths of string, one wrapped around to the left the other to the right.

I use the very strong waxed thread from my Speedy Awl.

Cheers

[R4addZ]

Hi @Else 

Looking at the install diagram, the back is held on by four of these and nothing else. If you can't get under the heads of these to pull them out, you could consider getting a block of wood and placing it inside the drawer agaist the back and tapping (gently) to see if you can get some movement of the plugs with the back, If this works, you should end up with the back off the drawer and you can then tap the ends of the plugs to push them out of the back. Be careful though as you don't want to damage anything. Also if you do get movement work slowly round all four fixings just getting a bit at a time as you will have issues if you try taking one or two out completely at a time.