When you disassemble an appliance or mechanical apparatus, then re-assemble it but have screws left over.
Said appliance/apparatus is however, in fact, fully functional.
Genius: Hey man, just finished installing my new CPU in my laptop the other day.
Concerned Friend: Really? How'd you go?
Genius: Got some free screws, but otherwise good.
by Dodoextinct June 29, 2009
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