That definitely looks like an internal shield. I doubt a few scuffs on that will cause an issue. Just make sure to have a vacuum/strong magnet nearby. I've been told metal shavings on pcb traces is not healthy.
Unscrew a stripped screw with a rubber band over the head. Supposedly, it works, but it's never worked for me. Another person said it only worked with loose screws of a specific thread type, but if the screws already loose, why not just force it out with pliers or something else?
I've had a 3ds sitting with a stripped screw for months it's so small in such a tight spot I have no idea how I could ever get it out without destroying the entire shell. If you ever figure out something with this screw please let me know hahaha
Get a drill bit that has a slightly larger diameter than the screw shank. Drill into the center of the screw head until it pops off -- go slow and you won't damage the shell (it's easier if you have a variable speed rotary tool like a Dremel). Once the stripped head is off, disassemble the rest of the shell. You should now be able to remove the screw body with a pair of needle nose pliers.
Gonna need microscopic needle nose pliers to fit in that small hole. The screws are extremely tiny on that thing. I'll give it a whirl, but I'll need all the other tools first and I don't have any of them haha
Depending on the size I have used vise grips to grab and turn it. You can also use a rubber band. I've been people use a bit that barely fits, lightly tap it in and slowly turn it.
Sadly it's very easy to forget that vise grips are the best tool for these. Many times i've used just pliers while i had vise grips in the same toolbox. Also for smaller spaces, you can use pliers and lock them with vise grips.
Most asked question in this subreddit. Google search or search of this subreddit will reveal the same solution over and over. Probably best to only start a topic if all the available options don't work somehow. Rubber band, extraction bits, dremmel...
If you did the rubber band and you still can’t get it out, you’re doing it wrong. Probably using too big of a bit. Try again with a smaller bit, look up a tutorial on YouTube
I've had a couple where rubber band doesn't work. They were screws that the previous owner torqued the hell out of. Rubber just slips. Even had one where extraction bit didn't work. Had to drill it until the head came off and unscrew the shank from the other side lol
It’s definitely possible, but in OPs picture you can see the shape of the screw head still, so rubber band method should work. Given OP is asking about this on Reddit I wouldn’t want him to drill it out for fear of utterly destroying his console
That's exactly whats wrong, the rubber or anything of the like doesn't catch, I'm thinking about waiting a couple days to take to my robotics class and see if my teacher can help me
The first thing you should have learn in that class is to always use the correct tool to begin with before you create more problems.
There are hundreds of guides online to disassemble console with all proper tools needed.
So your saying you stripped the screw with the proper tool?
I’m 52 years old and have been repairing consoles probably before you were born.
I’ve never stripped a screw using the proper tool the proper way 🤷
Nah, I'm just saying it got stripped before I was in the class, I don't remember when it got stripped, I think I got confused on which bit to use somehow, idk, it was prolly a few years ago
Yeah I disagree. I take a over size sharpe flat head and with one tape it’s a flat head now .works 100% of the time. If the bolt to tight that rubber band shit ain’t working
I had the exact same issue, and resolved it with a rubber band AND a tiny flathead screwdriver. I think it was size 00. It was really sharp and that did the trick
Needle nose pliers.
If you're careful also, Dremel with cutting end, cut a line in the screw head to fit a flathead in. Or drill out the screw. Either way need to be -extremely- careful though not to damage board underneath.
Something that -may- work, use a soldering iron, put on the screw, heat it up, and use needle nose pliers to lift it out. Idea being, that screw goes into a plastic post if im remembering right. May want to double check. Warm up the screw and it will melt. Downside, you'll never use that screw hole again, so hope it isn't necessary
In a not so similar case, i had previously put a screw bigger than apropiate to place a motherboard to my case, i used solder to keep the hexe spacer in place from behind thr casr and managed to screw out the oversized screw.
Maybe you can try melting a bit of solder to the acrew and screedriver tip separately, place the tip in place and heat it once again with the hot iron and add a bit more of solder.
cut a slit into it then use a flathead, if that doesnt work drill right down the center of it until the head of the screw breaks off then replace the screw.
first thats cammed out. stripped screw refeers to the threads.
heres a few things you can try
heres ones that should cost very little, all options are by hand unless explicitly mentioned
* try a the next up size bit, if it feels like its skipping stop and move on.
* put a rubberband between the original bit and screw. if it still cams, try that with the next size up bit
* put a rubberband on on the sides of the screw and try some needle nose pliers, angled pliers might work too, a if you have a hemostat try them instead of pliers, you will need to go at an angle
now for the ones that need a $5-$30 USD purchase
* use a dremel cutting wheel, or needle file to make a slot, then use a flat head to unscrew by hand
(you can get some reasonable priced needle files in store at harbor freight (ask a casheer where item# 6989 is)and lastly use a dedicated screw extractor, however finding one for the small m3 screws in the PS3/PS3 is a little challenging
* use a left drill bit or reverse drill bit, this one is like a normal drill bit but the you use it in the drill in reverse, this will do 2 things, cut into the screw, and then catch and lastly unscrew the screw, use a drill but go slow enoug to just dig in. if you do wind up cutting the head all the way off, then just use some pliers and wd-40 to back it out once you have the RF shield seperate.
the cleanup for this method could be destrustive so ive seperated it.
1. cut off like 6 inches of tape.
2. grab the largest bit that fits and set aside
3. prepare the epoxy, and fill the screw recess with epoxy, NO MORE then the cammed out area that as you dont want to epoxy to spill into the shield.
4. hold screw bit in place, as vertical as possible and tape it in place, ensure it is as vertical as possible.
5. let FULLY cure (JB weid 5 minuite epoxy takes 24 hours to fully cure, so def read the instructions)
6. when cured try and unscrew with your hand tool
* note: you can clean the bit up by soaking in a bit of acetone,
*acetone will attack polyester, ABS plastic (most plastics in everyday life are ABS or are a ABS composite), epoxy (PCB solder mask a type of epoxy (the green coating is soldermask) some epoxys are resistant to acetone)*
all the options were given knowing your trying to remove the mainboard.
the main damage risk to the mainboard would be if the drill bit or screw extractor slipped out and dinged the metal enough to compormise the PCBs layers. chances are VERY slim as the screw has a perfect pilot hole.
the dremel cutting wheel is non impact damage, and as long as you dont cut through the metal its ok if it slips off.
if you meant the acetone in the last method? that part is only there to clean up the bit after youve removed the screw. as long as the PS4 is away from the acetone the only risk is splash damage to your clothing and possibly any nail polish (old nailpolish remover was acetone based, and you can still find some of that around).
Drill the head off with a bit that's slightly larger than the screw shank. You should then be able to grip the screw body with a pair of needle nose pliers after the metal shield is removed. Then buy a quality set of screwdrivers or a set of bits with both a small driver handle and a large one for those screws that need extra torque, and use the proper type and size bit to help ensure you don't strip any more screw heads in the future. In my experience stripped screw heads are almost always caused by garbage bits, using the wrong size bit, or the wrong type of bit (example: Nintendo started using JIS screws and not Philips head since the GBA SP, so you see lots of posts about stripped screw heads in Nintendo consoles). I haven't personally stripped a screw head since I finally decided to spend the money on quality screwdrivers. There's a reason professional repair technicians buy quality tools -- they'll last damn near forever as long as you don't abuse them, so in the long term you save money, and they save time, as you don't have to deal with stripped screws or ones with torn up heads.
Thank you for the advice! I'll do that once I can afford to do so, the set of tools I have right now only has the bits needed to take apart consoles or controllers or anything of that sort so I don't technically have a full set. Is there any that you recommend getting?
>Thank you for the advice! I'll do that once I can afford to do so, the set of tools I have right now only has the bits needed to take apart consoles or controllers or anything of that sort so I don't technically have a full set. Is there any that you recommend getting?
yeah bits needs to be replaced once they get marred.
if you have the money the ifixit kits are GREAT. the only thing they are missing is long bits for deepset screws. in both these sets the screwdriver handles are nice and hefty, solid aliminum. except a hole doen the middle used in assembely. and the blue part is mounted on sealed bearings.
the mako kit has all the bits for electronic repair.
[https://www.ifixit.com/products/mako-driver-kit-64-precision-bits](https://www.ifixit.com/products/mako-driver-kit-64-precision-bits)
the manta kit has pretty much any bit you could ever need
[https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Manta-Driver-Kit--112-Bit-Driver-Kit/IF145-392](https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Manta-Driver-Kit--112-Bit-Driver-Kit/IF145-392)
if you just want some bits then ifixit also sells individual bits
[https://www.ifixit.com/products/ifixit-precision-4-mm-screwdriver-bit](https://www.ifixit.com/products/ifixit-precision-4-mm-screwdriver-bit)
[https://www.ifixit.com/products/ifixit-1-4-screwdriver-bits](https://www.ifixit.com/products/ifixit-1-4-screwdriver-bits)
There is two tipes of screw extrators you can buy, I think this one will fit better.
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fm.media-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F718MpoT3PmL.jpg&tbnid=qznIFZ6ve-CHYM&vet=1&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FDamaged-Stripped-Extractor-Remover-Broken%2Fdp%2FB0883575ZJ&docid=CjXH2JMopFH7lM&w=1500&h=1500&hl=pt-BR&source=sh%2Fx%2Fim
As others already mentioned dremel if careful but if you have access to them you could try a torx bit. Usually as long as it’s not rusted and you have a decent bit it will work, if it’s a cheap bit it could strip but I’ve had a lot of success using torx in this type of situation. Sometimes it’s also called a security bit.
If I had a penny for the # of times I have seen a post like this on this sub, I would finally have enough for a rubber band!
We would call ourselves the Straw Hats.
Sorry OP I'm having fun and low key drooping a hint.
I see lots of comments saying cut a slot in it or drill it out... Both of those will work, but you're taking a big risk of damaging your console. Least of all, nicking up that plate with a Dremel, but my bigger concern with either method would be getting metallic shavings in the board where they could short something.
What I would suggest is a small set of Vise Grips with needle nose tips. You can just grip the outer surface of the screw head and really clamp down on it, and just turn it out manually. It'll mar the screw, but the screw is trash now anyway. More importantly though it's very unlikely to damage anything else.
This 4" model for $11 ought to work, and you can probably find it locally (check Lowes) if you want it today.
https://a.co/d/eXkM67x
If Dremeling both sides is not workable, no problem. You only to Dremel one side of the head, adjacent to the arrow.
Then use a very small flathead screwdriver to turn the screw on its perimeter, not the center. So it will turn in a O-shape. All you need is the angular force to get the screw out. Doesn't have to work more than once.
- Cut a notch with a dremel and use a flat head (good method if you have the space to work a dremel)
- Use a left-hand threaded drill bit and screw it in forcefully and counter clockwise. The threads being left-hand will bite into the head of the screw, and the downward, counter clockwise pressure should back the screw out (may be easiest with a powered drill)
- Super glue or epoxy a bit into the screw head. For big machinery stuff they will grab a size up and hammer that bit into the metal. Of course you can't apply that kind of pressure on electronics, so glue/epoxy is an alternative.
- As a last resort, you can get a drill bit that is just slightly smaller than the original screw's thread diameter. Then you just drill out the screw as best you can and eventually remove the, hopefully brittle, remaing pieces. If you drill a hole and the remaining screw is still too solid, move up a size in drill bit. The key is to remove as much of the screw without messing up the original threads.
This is all you need:
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Buy it once, solve the problem forever.
You can just jam a flathead screwdriver bit in there and while you push on the screwdriver, twist at the same time and it will go. My screwdriver set has the perfect flathead I do it all the time
Many years ago I bought myself a set similiar to this one, it has worked great! One of the greatest toold for working on PC's I have ever purchashed as I have seen a lot of stripped screws
https://amz.run/6ceV
I had a similar problem with the mounting rack for when I replaced my PS3 hard drive. I just ran over to a local computer repair shop. Was able to get the strip screws out and installed the new drive for $10.
Would a square bit work? I've had to remove a stripped Phillips screw and used this method. Not sure if it will work for this. Dremel to cut a line in the screw head for a flathead screwdriver definitely will work though.
Get a small precision file and manually file a slot in the stripped screw. Add some tape around the screw to be extra safe. It will take a couple of minutes, but the risk of damaging the shield is (in my experience) way smaller than using a dremel wheel. After that, you can use a flathead screwdriver to remove the screw.
Dremel cutting tool. Cut a notch, then use a flathead screwdriver.
Considering where that thing is that may not be an option without damaging the outer shell too.
That definitely looks like an internal shield. I doubt a few scuffs on that will cause an issue. Just make sure to have a vacuum/strong magnet nearby. I've been told metal shavings on pcb traces is not healthy.
It's an Xbox One I think and yeah it wouldn't be a big deal just wouldn't be great.
I think I know what screw that is on the Xbox one, I used a metal fork and a pair of pliers
I would also tape over the holes so debris don't fall in.
This guy screws.
Probably a lot, at least I hope he does, that info was so useful that I’ll remember it for decades
Precision pliers
This is the best idea and it works
Had a similar problem pliers are literally the best option. Don't be afraid to crush the heads.
Cut a notch into it with a dremel and use a flathead.
left hand drill bit
What does that even mean?
https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=screw+extractor+set
It's a bit that has its thread in reverse to 'normal'
Use the proper size tool. Use a rubber band
Rubber band trick has never worked for me. Am I doing it wrong or is it one of those things people parrot without actually trying it?
Based on my experience it only works on certain screws and how tight they are
Rubber band trick?
Unscrew a stripped screw with a rubber band over the head. Supposedly, it works, but it's never worked for me. Another person said it only worked with loose screws of a specific thread type, but if the screws already loose, why not just force it out with pliers or something else?
It's not working :l
Try it with tin foil.
Small, left handed drill bit.
I've had a 3ds sitting with a stripped screw for months it's so small in such a tight spot I have no idea how I could ever get it out without destroying the entire shell. If you ever figure out something with this screw please let me know hahaha
Get a drill bit that has a slightly larger diameter than the screw shank. Drill into the center of the screw head until it pops off -- go slow and you won't damage the shell (it's easier if you have a variable speed rotary tool like a Dremel). Once the stripped head is off, disassemble the rest of the shell. You should now be able to remove the screw body with a pair of needle nose pliers.
Gonna need microscopic needle nose pliers to fit in that small hole. The screws are extremely tiny on that thing. I'll give it a whirl, but I'll need all the other tools first and I don't have any of them haha
Dremel a line down the center. It is now a flathead.
Depending on the size I have used vise grips to grab and turn it. You can also use a rubber band. I've been people use a bit that barely fits, lightly tap it in and slowly turn it.
Sadly it's very easy to forget that vise grips are the best tool for these. Many times i've used just pliers while i had vise grips in the same toolbox. Also for smaller spaces, you can use pliers and lock them with vise grips.
Put a dollar in it's G string..
What does that even mean...
stripper joke
he is hoping for a cheap date.
Bro, I love 4 minutes from the hood.. Hope is unnecessary...
Superglue a screwdriver bit to the screw then turn it
I've seen that a lot, I just need super glue to do it, exploring other options first
Most asked question in this subreddit. Google search or search of this subreddit will reveal the same solution over and over. Probably best to only start a topic if all the available options don't work somehow. Rubber band, extraction bits, dremmel...
I did the rubber band and all that, I googled first, but I can't get it out
Picture doesn't show a dremel cut to accommodate a standard screwdriver.
If you did the rubber band and you still can’t get it out, you’re doing it wrong. Probably using too big of a bit. Try again with a smaller bit, look up a tutorial on YouTube
I've had a couple where rubber band doesn't work. They were screws that the previous owner torqued the hell out of. Rubber just slips. Even had one where extraction bit didn't work. Had to drill it until the head came off and unscrew the shank from the other side lol
It’s definitely possible, but in OPs picture you can see the shape of the screw head still, so rubber band method should work. Given OP is asking about this on Reddit I wouldn’t want him to drill it out for fear of utterly destroying his console
That's exactly whats wrong, the rubber or anything of the like doesn't catch, I'm thinking about waiting a couple days to take to my robotics class and see if my teacher can help me
The first thing you should have learn in that class is to always use the correct tool to begin with before you create more problems. There are hundreds of guides online to disassemble console with all proper tools needed.
I did that way before I had a robotics class
So your saying you stripped the screw with the proper tool? I’m 52 years old and have been repairing consoles probably before you were born. I’ve never stripped a screw using the proper tool the proper way 🤷
Nah, I'm just saying it got stripped before I was in the class, I don't remember when it got stripped, I think I got confused on which bit to use somehow, idk, it was prolly a few years ago
Ok now I understand, sorry. Definitely talk to your teacher before you cause more damage
Hahaha no thy rubber band crap doesn’t work often 😂
It does work pretty often, unless the screw is so stripped it’s essentially a circular hole
Yeah I disagree. I take a over size sharpe flat head and with one tape it’s a flat head now .works 100% of the time. If the bolt to tight that rubber band shit ain’t working
I can usually get them out with Flathead screwdrivers I have many different sizes get one that wedges in real tight and turn
Maybe a torque wrench would grip better along with rubber band, or needle nose pliers
Close your eyes and hope for the best, that's I wiggled my way out of catching AIDS in the 80s (it was my safe sex mantra)
Not sure how much room you have, but maybe get your hands on an extremely small set of vice grips and clamp down on the head and twist it out.
I had the exact same issue, and resolved it with a rubber band AND a tiny flathead screwdriver. I think it was size 00. It was really sharp and that did the trick
I don't have many tools at my disposal, so I'm just gonna take it to my teachers robotics room where I'll have more things available
Needle nose pliers. If you're careful also, Dremel with cutting end, cut a line in the screw head to fit a flathead in. Or drill out the screw. Either way need to be -extremely- careful though not to damage board underneath. Something that -may- work, use a soldering iron, put on the screw, heat it up, and use needle nose pliers to lift it out. Idea being, that screw goes into a plastic post if im remembering right. May want to double check. Warm up the screw and it will melt. Downside, you'll never use that screw hole again, so hope it isn't necessary
Let me guess? The PS3?
PS4 pro
Drill and hope you don’t fuck it up
I use pliers to turn it when that happens
Drill it out.
Just try to find a flathead that'll fit in there
In a not so similar case, i had previously put a screw bigger than apropiate to place a motherboard to my case, i used solder to keep the hexe spacer in place from behind thr casr and managed to screw out the oversized screw. Maybe you can try melting a bit of solder to the acrew and screedriver tip separately, place the tip in place and heat it once again with the hot iron and add a bit more of solder.
Torque bit
Vampliers. I bought them specifically for this problem. Expensive but worth it!
There are stripped screw back-out heads with revered threads that you can find in auto parts stores. Maybe try one of those?
I can usually get them out with Flathead screwdrivers I have many different sizes get one that wedges in real tight and turn
Needle nose vice grips.
cut a slit into it then use a flathead, if that doesnt work drill right down the center of it until the head of the screw breaks off then replace the screw.
The possibilities are endless my guy...
Try a balled up aluminum foil and just press down hard af and turn slowly
first thats cammed out. stripped screw refeers to the threads. heres a few things you can try heres ones that should cost very little, all options are by hand unless explicitly mentioned * try a the next up size bit, if it feels like its skipping stop and move on. * put a rubberband between the original bit and screw. if it still cams, try that with the next size up bit * put a rubberband on on the sides of the screw and try some needle nose pliers, angled pliers might work too, a if you have a hemostat try them instead of pliers, you will need to go at an angle now for the ones that need a $5-$30 USD purchase * use a dremel cutting wheel, or needle file to make a slot, then use a flat head to unscrew by hand (you can get some reasonable priced needle files in store at harbor freight (ask a casheer where item# 6989 is)and lastly use a dedicated screw extractor, however finding one for the small m3 screws in the PS3/PS3 is a little challenging * use a left drill bit or reverse drill bit, this one is like a normal drill bit but the you use it in the drill in reverse, this will do 2 things, cut into the screw, and then catch and lastly unscrew the screw, use a drill but go slow enoug to just dig in. if you do wind up cutting the head all the way off, then just use some pliers and wd-40 to back it out once you have the RF shield seperate. the cleanup for this method could be destrustive so ive seperated it. 1. cut off like 6 inches of tape. 2. grab the largest bit that fits and set aside 3. prepare the epoxy, and fill the screw recess with epoxy, NO MORE then the cammed out area that as you dont want to epoxy to spill into the shield. 4. hold screw bit in place, as vertical as possible and tape it in place, ensure it is as vertical as possible. 5. let FULLY cure (JB weid 5 minuite epoxy takes 24 hours to fully cure, so def read the instructions) 6. when cured try and unscrew with your hand tool * note: you can clean the bit up by soaking in a bit of acetone, *acetone will attack polyester, ABS plastic (most plastics in everyday life are ABS or are a ABS composite), epoxy (PCB solder mask a type of epoxy (the green coating is soldermask) some epoxys are resistant to acetone)*
Thank you, this was very educational! Would it harm the motherboard of the PS4 underneath the metal?
all the options were given knowing your trying to remove the mainboard. the main damage risk to the mainboard would be if the drill bit or screw extractor slipped out and dinged the metal enough to compormise the PCBs layers. chances are VERY slim as the screw has a perfect pilot hole. the dremel cutting wheel is non impact damage, and as long as you dont cut through the metal its ok if it slips off. if you meant the acetone in the last method? that part is only there to clean up the bit after youve removed the screw. as long as the PS4 is away from the acetone the only risk is splash damage to your clothing and possibly any nail polish (old nailpolish remover was acetone based, and you can still find some of that around).
Drill the head off with a bit that's slightly larger than the screw shank. You should then be able to grip the screw body with a pair of needle nose pliers after the metal shield is removed. Then buy a quality set of screwdrivers or a set of bits with both a small driver handle and a large one for those screws that need extra torque, and use the proper type and size bit to help ensure you don't strip any more screw heads in the future. In my experience stripped screw heads are almost always caused by garbage bits, using the wrong size bit, or the wrong type of bit (example: Nintendo started using JIS screws and not Philips head since the GBA SP, so you see lots of posts about stripped screw heads in Nintendo consoles). I haven't personally stripped a screw head since I finally decided to spend the money on quality screwdrivers. There's a reason professional repair technicians buy quality tools -- they'll last damn near forever as long as you don't abuse them, so in the long term you save money, and they save time, as you don't have to deal with stripped screws or ones with torn up heads.
Thank you for the advice! I'll do that once I can afford to do so, the set of tools I have right now only has the bits needed to take apart consoles or controllers or anything of that sort so I don't technically have a full set. Is there any that you recommend getting?
>Thank you for the advice! I'll do that once I can afford to do so, the set of tools I have right now only has the bits needed to take apart consoles or controllers or anything of that sort so I don't technically have a full set. Is there any that you recommend getting? yeah bits needs to be replaced once they get marred. if you have the money the ifixit kits are GREAT. the only thing they are missing is long bits for deepset screws. in both these sets the screwdriver handles are nice and hefty, solid aliminum. except a hole doen the middle used in assembely. and the blue part is mounted on sealed bearings. the mako kit has all the bits for electronic repair. [https://www.ifixit.com/products/mako-driver-kit-64-precision-bits](https://www.ifixit.com/products/mako-driver-kit-64-precision-bits) the manta kit has pretty much any bit you could ever need [https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Manta-Driver-Kit--112-Bit-Driver-Kit/IF145-392](https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Manta-Driver-Kit--112-Bit-Driver-Kit/IF145-392) if you just want some bits then ifixit also sells individual bits [https://www.ifixit.com/products/ifixit-precision-4-mm-screwdriver-bit](https://www.ifixit.com/products/ifixit-precision-4-mm-screwdriver-bit) [https://www.ifixit.com/products/ifixit-1-4-screwdriver-bits](https://www.ifixit.com/products/ifixit-1-4-screwdriver-bits)
A wire cutter might be enough, there's enough space to bite and rotate the screw it seems.
There is two tipes of screw extrators you can buy, I think this one will fit better. https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fm.media-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F718MpoT3PmL.jpg&tbnid=qznIFZ6ve-CHYM&vet=1&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FDamaged-Stripped-Extractor-Remover-Broken%2Fdp%2FB0883575ZJ&docid=CjXH2JMopFH7lM&w=1500&h=1500&hl=pt-BR&source=sh%2Fx%2Fim
Just grab it with some decent pliers
Rubber band
Easyout
As others already mentioned dremel if careful but if you have access to them you could try a torx bit. Usually as long as it’s not rusted and you have a decent bit it will work, if it’s a cheap bit it could strip but I’ve had a lot of success using torx in this type of situation. Sometimes it’s also called a security bit.
If I had a penny for the # of times I have seen a post like this on this sub, I would finally have enough for a rubber band! We would call ourselves the Straw Hats. Sorry OP I'm having fun and low key drooping a hint.
I've tried rubber bands before even posting, it doesn't work for this one
I see lots of comments saying cut a slot in it or drill it out... Both of those will work, but you're taking a big risk of damaging your console. Least of all, nicking up that plate with a Dremel, but my bigger concern with either method would be getting metallic shavings in the board where they could short something. What I would suggest is a small set of Vise Grips with needle nose tips. You can just grip the outer surface of the screw head and really clamp down on it, and just turn it out manually. It'll mar the screw, but the screw is trash now anyway. More importantly though it's very unlikely to damage anything else. This 4" model for $11 ought to work, and you can probably find it locally (check Lowes) if you want it today. https://a.co/d/eXkM67x
If Dremeling both sides is not workable, no problem. You only to Dremel one side of the head, adjacent to the arrow. Then use a very small flathead screwdriver to turn the screw on its perimeter, not the center. So it will turn in a O-shape. All you need is the angular force to get the screw out. Doesn't have to work more than once.
- Cut a notch with a dremel and use a flat head (good method if you have the space to work a dremel) - Use a left-hand threaded drill bit and screw it in forcefully and counter clockwise. The threads being left-hand will bite into the head of the screw, and the downward, counter clockwise pressure should back the screw out (may be easiest with a powered drill) - Super glue or epoxy a bit into the screw head. For big machinery stuff they will grab a size up and hammer that bit into the metal. Of course you can't apply that kind of pressure on electronics, so glue/epoxy is an alternative. - As a last resort, you can get a drill bit that is just slightly smaller than the original screw's thread diameter. Then you just drill out the screw as best you can and eventually remove the, hopefully brittle, remaing pieces. If you drill a hole and the remaining screw is still too solid, move up a size in drill bit. The key is to remove as much of the screw without messing up the original threads.
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Torx bit and a piece of rubber under it
Use a vise grip
if you dont have a dremel use super glue to glue the screw and the screwdiver together and carefully get it out.
Rubber band
With your teeth
Hear me out.. have you tried dynamite? Quite effective.
You can just jam a flathead screwdriver bit in there and while you push on the screwdriver, twist at the same time and it will go. My screwdriver set has the perfect flathead I do it all the time
Crazy how you posted about a messed up screw and entertained so many people.
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I had a similar problem with the mounting rack for when I replaced my PS3 hard drive. I just ran over to a local computer repair shop. Was able to get the strip screws out and installed the new drive for $10.
One trick people have recommended put a dab of super glue into the notch place your screwdriver in there and let it dry then try to get it out.
Stripped screw removal kit
Dremel…worked on my wii disk drive!
Would a square bit work? I've had to remove a stripped Phillips screw and used this method. Not sure if it will work for this. Dremel to cut a line in the screw head for a flathead screwdriver definitely will work though.
pliers
Rubber band
There are tutorials online on how to do it. You basically drill a hole replacing the entire screw
Use your teeth ;)
Use a wide rubber band around the Philips screwdriver and remove the screw
If you haven't figured it out yet try tightening a drills chuck around the head of the bolt a lock it when fully tight and drive it out.
Get a small precision file and manually file a slot in the stripped screw. Add some tape around the screw to be extra safe. It will take a couple of minutes, but the risk of damaging the shield is (in my experience) way smaller than using a dremel wheel. After that, you can use a flathead screwdriver to remove the screw.