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

  • walden@sub.wetshaving.social
    2·
    1 month ago

    That’s odd. Laptop screws are usually pretty easy!

    It looks like maybe it’s full of hot glue at this point?

    One method is to use a rotary tool to grind a slot in it so you can use a flat head screwdriver, but the surrounding plastic will make that difficult and will be destructive to the case and anything behind it.

    Another method would be buying a set of reverse drill bits, so as you drill into the screw it catches and backs it out. A set of easy-outs would accomplish the same thing, in theory. I’m not sure if easy-out sets come with something that small, but that should be easy enough to figure out.

    • countrypunk@slrpnk.netOP
      3·
      1 month ago

      All of the other six screws were easy but this particular one was very stubborn. It is indeed still full of hot glue.

      I haven’t got a rotary tool or the proper drill bits. Rotary tool is a no since it’s a laptop and I don’t wanna damage it, but I will get some of those drill bits if the screw extractor doesn’t work. Hoping not to have to take it to a technician

    • Tazerface@sh.itjust.works
      3·
      1 month ago

      My dremel has tiny engraving bits that should get in there without doing much damage to the plastic case. No damage if one is very careful.