Stripped a screw!

[NickDuinmaijer]

Hey everyone, I need help / tips!

The pictures explain themselves.

(http://tinypic.com/r/33o1i00/6)

(http://tinypic.com/r/no7mgh/6)

What should I do? I already looked for solutions but I can't use a Dremel, don't want to use super glue and pilers won't reach the screw.

I could saw off a little of the black iron bracket but that wouldn't keep everything tight anymore. Although, I think it would be tight enough even without that screw.

Thanks for your replies!

 

[ffonsok]

I stripped the exact same screw and ended up drilling it out with a tiny 5/16" drill bit. Sounds scary but it came right out, and it's a standard screw- found an exact replacement at my local hardware shop. It was sent out under applecare for a logic board fix and nobody was any the wiser.

You really don't have a lot of other choices, but drilling out a stuck screw isn't the end of the world. Just go slow and use a small bit.

 

[grapes911]

I've drilled a few screws out before. Take your time and it's pretty easy.

 

[Arnezie]

OK Apparently my link didn't work but please do search there is a thread almost daily on stripped screws

 

[grapes911]

https://forums.macrumors.com/search/?searchid=32222503

That does not work.