Laptop stripped screw, what do I do?
Laptop stripped screw, what do I do?
The screws on one of the four channels are damaged, making it hard to grip them with a screwdriver. You’ll have to open the laptop to access the affected area.
Maybe check for a flathead that can fit into two of the four corners and try to remove it manually. Another option is apply superglue and use an Allen key—attach the key to the shorter side to gain leverage while unscrewing. For reusing the screw, it’s likely easier to visit a hardware store and find a matching one.
If no sensitive area is present, you can use a plain screwdriver to apply gentle pressure. It seems the item still has sharp edges.
Use a drill no larger than 1 mm to create a hole for inserting a regular, tiny screwdriver.
Not enough, the screwdriver is working well, The screw is actually made from waste.
I'try, thanks for the suggestion. And, No I absolutely don't plan on reusing the screw, actually, I may even replace all of them with ones that aren't made of poo before they strip.
It seems you were using the incorrect screwdriver. Not all cross-head drivers are identical. What caused this deep scratch? Were you pushing sideways on the screw? How many different screwdrivers did you try on it? A whole dozen? Probably not. If that’s the case, there must be an issue. I often remove the bottom of laptops and computers without this problem. I double-check that the driver fits correctly.