So I overtightened the screws on my Macbook when I changed the RAM and I must not have fully inserted one module. Now I can't get one of the screws out. Any idea on what I can do? Should I take it to the Apple Store? Is there a simpler way to fix it?
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Stripped Screws
- Thread starter Universal Truth
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Well, you have a few options. You can drill out the screw, you can utilize special bits designed for your predicament, or you can take it to apple. Pick one. 😀
miles01110
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How badly is the screw stripped? A lot of stripped torx or philips head screws can be removed with a properly sized flathead screwdriver if one of the slots is salvageable.