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submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by countrypunk@slrpnk.net to c/right2repair@discuss.tchncs.de

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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[-] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 7 points 2 years ago

A cheaper method is to super glue something you can turn to it.

[-] DontRedditMyLemmy@lemmy.world 18 points 2 years ago

It's very hard to make sure the super glue doesn't bond the stripped screw to the case though.

[-] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 2 points 2 years ago

True. But a teeny tiny drop on the tip of an old screwdriver will usually do the trick.

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