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Whether it be electronics, automobiles or medical equipment, the manufacturers should not be able to horde “oem” parts, render your stuff useless if you repair it with aftermarket parts, or hide schematics of their products.

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How to remove stripped laptop screw? (slrpnk.net)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I stripped this screw in my laptop and as such can't open the back cover to replace parts.

Things I've tried: -Different size/type screwdrivers -Rubber band -Hammer -Hot glue gun

Edit: got it unsuck. Thanks everyone for the advice

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I’d try a flathead, it looks like you have enough to get it.

Failing that, maybe cut the tip off a screw, super-glue it to that one and then work it out.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I have used flatheads of various sizes and it wouldn't budge, unfortunately. I don't know how to cut metal.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

After you work through this little delema, take a couple hours and read up on the properties of different metals like steel, aluminum and brass. Metal working really is fascinating and it generally is much easier that's it looks.