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NinjaEagle

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Jul 14, 2018
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Hello. I currently have a 2015 13-inch MacBook Air. I am trying to take out two stripped screws on the back of the MacBook Air plate to open up the computer.

In total, I had four stripped screws and I managed to take two of them out. The way I managed to do it was I had a flat-head screwdriver and a small pocket knife and used the tips and managed to twist to the left making the screws come out. The other two unfortunately didn't work. I tried using methods like super glue and it didn't work. Any ideas to fix this problem?

I've read several articles on the Internet on how to remove stripped screws like using super glue, using a soldering tool (which I do not have), using a Dre El (which I do not have either), etc. As you can see, items are very limited to me but I do not mind buying what will work efficiently. And I know trying to forcefully pulling out the plate is the worst idea ever and I will never do that.

So, I really need recommendations. What method will work that will be efficient to remove those two stubborn stripped screws. At the point, the screw is so stripped the threading is messed up and it kinda looks like a circle now.

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Johnny365

macrumors 65816
Nov 30, 2015
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You can also use gorilla glue and use a screwdriver to take it out. You may ruin the screwdriver bit as it'll stick to the screw, but it's an option.
 
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