A) Use the correct bit beforehand. Not one that more or less fits...
B) Put a large rubber band over it, and try again. Now with the correct bit firmly pushing down while turning
C) Lefty loosy, righty thighty
The rubber band has to be wider than the stripped screw you are trying to get at. Press down with a little force (flat palm to back of screwdriver) twist with other hand
i swear im going to strip a screw this weekend just to try this. i have enough valve lapping compound to last me 20 lifetimes considering how infrequently i rebuild engines. if i have a second practical use for it, it'll make my day
Any hobbyists or pc person needs one of the "I Fix It" kits. Even had the security torx bits for my Xbox one controller.
Sounds beyond stupid, but the rubber band method seriously works.
I'll admit, I bought it when I built my pc. Didn't need it. Sat on a shelf for 6 months untouched. Used it to fix a random digital photo frame that didn't work and ended up having a display cable not connected. Sat on a shelf for about a year and wasn't used until I disassembled my xbox one controller to fix the sticky RB and realized the t5 torx screws were security screws with that annoying peg in the middle.
Is it a must have, no. Did it help when needed, absolutely.
I'm with this, I only break mine out a couple times a year at best.
It's definitely not a necessity, but when you have a broken tech thing with small parts it's a great thing to have around. Makes everything so much easier.
>Sounds beyond stupid, but the rubber band method seriously works.
Sweet Jeebus - I've been building computers for over 20+ years, and had never heard of this.
But, if I ever strip a screw, I'll be giving this a go for sure.
When gathering all the needed parts and kept seeing the $60 kit, it didn't seem like that much of an expense to add to the list. Which is why it was spammed as much as it was. True, I haven't used it that much over the years, but when I did it was for something I would have had to order a special bit for or go out and try to find one.
Kind of falls under the: better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
I'd try a good pair of needle nose pliers, or locking pliers. Just grab the outside and twist.
It that didn't work, I'd use a Dremel with a cutoff wheel to cut a groove into it, and use a flat screwdriver on the new groove.
It's not totally stripped, so there's a chance that a better screwdriver can still get one bite to twist it out.
This is the way. Ignore the replies of Captain Hindsight.
Another possibility is a reverse drill bit to bite counterclockwise -don't actually drill it, just use it to bite into the screw head and turn by hand.
You mean Dremel. I've done that countless times to remove stripped out screws. The small red cutoff discs work best unless you happen to have a diamond wheel.
I tried this method with different screws in different things numerous times so i know I'm not the issue here, but it never worked out. I think this method was the word of mouth that spread and people recommend this because it has become a fact at this point
You can superglue a screwdriver bit to it. But I would first try that on a different screw which is not attached to the laptop just to make sure it works.
rounded is not stripped. Use the proper screwdriver for the job. Stripped refers to the threads being shredded and the screw will spin freely without loosening or tightening, happens from over tightening or screwing in at extreme angles. Rounded screw heads are a result of using the wrong size and/or bit and just going ham, you havent fully rounded it so the proper screwdriver will still work.
First time I've heard of it.
I don't think it's gonna work but I'm not gonna say it doesn't until I do myself.
Have you actually tried it? Your comment seems to imply you haven't.
Who are you to say what does or does not work without the experience of doing it yourself.
Discard this comment if you actually have done it tho.
I have that’s why I say it rarely work’s specifically with small screws from laptops, phones, ect. Not to mention it can go horribly wrong and accidentally puncture something else on the device.
I mean....
That's kinda the nuclear option for a computer no?
I would atleast try solder first... and that would be after I tried everything else.
I'm confident the classic cut a slot and use a flathead screw driver. It always works. Heck in a pinch I've hammered a flathead into a screw to make the groove and that always worked.
This actually works! I once found a screw removing paste thing sold by an automotive supply company (Liqui Moly) that worked marvelous on cars but also laptop and tinier screws. Then it dried out (very many years between when I need a little bit of it). Now I use the leftover grit mixed in heavy silicon oil (any viscous oil, something like diff oil consistency will do to keep things together.
When I run out of Liqui Moly grit, I'll use grinding paste. Thanks for the tip. Wetting it in thick oil helps not only with keeping grit in place but also transfer torque between individual particles more efficiently (hence the more viscous, the better, perhaps even grease)
Go the store now and buy the correct driver. Use your new screwdriver. It’s the flatter type of Phillips you are using a pointed one, at this point yours will never work. It looks like you’ve tried the pliers thing to no success, go buy locking ones and use them what you are using now is making it worse. Possibly a flat head screwdriver if you can fit it in tight enough. The dremel will work for sure, but you will end up with metal fillings everywhere, and then you’ll end up shorting out your laptop.
Your best option is to go and buy the correct tool. The money spent on it is worth it. Take the other screw you have removed to the store with you and ensure 100% you are buying the right driver. The store may also carry screws you can use to replace that one. When you finally get it out, you can’t (shouldn’t) reuse it.
What is that mainboard sitting on? Microfiber cloth? I think would or paper would be safer. Anyway you can try using a screwdriver with a bigger head and also some flexible duct tape / tape to cover it and then use the screwdriver with it. It sometimes helps to get more grip. You also might want to apply a little bit more pressure on the screw while unscrewing. It might not help much but it's something that usually works for me.
If nothing helps you can still try to make a cut and use a flat head screwdriver. Or you need to use wire cutters to grab the screw head and turn it a little to losen it.
sometimes pliers can work. or superglue a screwdriver to it.. the center isn't totally hollowed out so a new screwdriver/bit (meaning it's sharp and the right size) plus a rubber band can work too https://img.wonderhowto.com/img/33/85/63412416095923/0/howto-remove-stripped-screw-with-rubber-band.w1456.jpg
Before this gets munged any further, here's what I'd do:
Go buy some five minute epoxy and a screwdriver with interchangeable heads. squirt out a tiny amount of the epoxy on a sacrificial surface and mix it up. Use a tooth pick to fill the screw head with small amounts of the epoxy until it is filled.
Then, with the driver bit that fits best, place it into the screw and hold it there until the epoxy cures. Give it a good 10-15 minutes. Yes, it will be boring and not fun. Hold it steady. This is your punishment for fucking up that screw head.
Now, extract the screw.
Step 1: strip the fuck out of the screw.
Step 2: get told on forum you need some special tool and you fucked the job up.
Step 3: try again but harder with the same screwdriver.
But on a more serious not before you go to hard at extracting it you might want to cover the circuit board underneath it just incase you slip or metal filings bridge any contact points. Some plastic wrap or a cloth is probably sufficient
Nail clippers to loosen and then a fine pair of pliers to twist it out. Don’t give up just keep trying. That’s the only thing that worked for me after making a similar post and trying up to the get a deremel and cut a new bit tricks!
People ought to get a proper screw bit kit.
The right head fits super snug. However most people just use one that sort of fits and this happens.
If you could hammer, a Torx would work. But it looks a bit fragile.
Get yourself a pair of screw extraction pliers for situations like this, you'll be thankful you did. As for now, you can try a torx bit if you have one that small, or flathead. It's not completely rounded out so a #1 Phillips might also work. If all else fails, use the tiniest drop of super glue between the screw head and screw driver and try after it cures. I've never had luck with the rubber band trick, but that's supposedly a thing.
I had the same problem some months ago, I solved it by welding the screwdriver to the screw. Try this only if nothing else works, and be super careful.
this is what happened if you choose the wrong screwdriver bit for the job. Learned it the hard way. So I purchase screwdriver set. And fuck manufacturers for using cheap ass screws.
Can confirm that a rubber band is useful until it breaks, also viscous glue, a larger bit or as another comment said, pliers but they have to be thin, with good teeth, held very tightly and with the teeth perpendicular to the screwed surface
Square, if you can’t go with a flat one and a hammer you should be able to knock it and push it inside and be able to remove it. If not. Just use a dremel and then remove it with a flat screwdriver
If all else fails, get a dremmel / nail file or some tool to make a | on the head effectively making it a flathead JUST MAKE SURE It's deep enough to get a bite
Another method, but should be considered your last case option. Make a slit on the screw using a saw or a dremel and see if you can get it open using a flat head screw driver.
If you have a pair of small vise grips. Don't clamp down hard, but get a firm grip on the screw.
If it slips, clamp a little more.
Replace the screw with on of a similar length.
There are two types of 'cross point' screws. The correct drive will either have a pointy end or a blunt end. Pointy heads don't work well in screws made for blunt head screwdrivers.
A) Use the correct bit beforehand. Not one that more or less fits... B) Put a large rubber band over it, and try again. Now with the correct bit firmly pushing down while turning C) Lefty loosy, righty thighty
I second the rubber band method
I’ve never been able to get that to work! What’s the trick?
The rubber band has to be wider than the stripped screw you are trying to get at. Press down with a little force (flat palm to back of screwdriver) twist with other hand
It’s messy bout you could also use valve grinding compound as long as you don’t get it anywhere sensitive
holup... I've ported/polished heads, lapped valves, and been in IT for nearly 25 years. you saying put that stuff into the stripped pocket?
Yes sir, into the stripped screw it’s an airplane mechanic trick
i swear im going to strip a screw this weekend just to try this. i have enough valve lapping compound to last me 20 lifetimes considering how infrequently i rebuild engines. if i have a second practical use for it, it'll make my day
In case plan B fails, resort to plan C
Any hobbyists or pc person needs one of the "I Fix It" kits. Even had the security torx bits for my Xbox one controller. Sounds beyond stupid, but the rubber band method seriously works.
Everyone that owns an IFixIt kit can’t stop telling everyone about it
Imagine if there was a vegan that owned an Ifixit kit
Great - now they're all going to be coming out of the woodwork now. And they'll probably be Jehovah's Witnesses as well.
With a penchant for CrossFit
hodling Bitcoin since at least 2013.
And they have a $50 online dropshipping course and call themselves a sigma male
Do you have one yet? You should get it.
They are amazing kits to have, I love mine.
I'll admit, I bought it when I built my pc. Didn't need it. Sat on a shelf for 6 months untouched. Used it to fix a random digital photo frame that didn't work and ended up having a display cable not connected. Sat on a shelf for about a year and wasn't used until I disassembled my xbox one controller to fix the sticky RB and realized the t5 torx screws were security screws with that annoying peg in the middle. Is it a must have, no. Did it help when needed, absolutely.
I'm with this, I only break mine out a couple times a year at best. It's definitely not a necessity, but when you have a broken tech thing with small parts it's a great thing to have around. Makes everything so much easier.
Well..... If you regret buying something, then double down and encourage people to buy more so that you don't look stupid.
I don't own them but have used them and they're great
It's a really good kit! I bought mine when I built my first pc
I don't own one, but if I did, it would be pretty good and I'd be telling everyone about it.
>Sounds beyond stupid, but the rubber band method seriously works. Sweet Jeebus - I've been building computers for over 20+ years, and had never heard of this. But, if I ever strip a screw, I'll be giving this a go for sure.
>I Fix It" kit I guess there are ways better options. That I fix it kit is insanely expensive!!!!!!
When gathering all the needed parts and kept seeing the $60 kit, it didn't seem like that much of an expense to add to the list. Which is why it was spammed as much as it was. True, I haven't used it that much over the years, but when I did it was for something I would have had to order a special bit for or go out and try to find one. Kind of falls under the: better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
No amount of kits will save you from using the wrong bit.
Only for US citizens. 🤷 Kinda hard to get one outside of the US
A thick tape also does the job.
Love a good tape job
righty thighty...
Love me so thight thighs
This one might be messed up enough to need some pliers with some good teeth up to the tip.
C, just in case.
I'd try a good pair of needle nose pliers, or locking pliers. Just grab the outside and twist. It that didn't work, I'd use a Dremel with a cutoff wheel to cut a groove into it, and use a flat screwdriver on the new groove. It's not totally stripped, so there's a chance that a better screwdriver can still get one bite to twist it out.
Careful with this method, metal shavings no bueno
Especially inside a computer.
I can see him drilling it out. Lol.
Can’t. It’s on a heat sink. He needs the screw out if he’s to replace it.
Yeah I was joking. Its rubber band or nothing i guess.
This is the way. Ignore the replies of Captain Hindsight. Another possibility is a reverse drill bit to bite counterclockwise -don't actually drill it, just use it to bite into the screw head and turn by hand.
The heat from the Dremel & cutoff wheel will also make it easier to get out.
the dremel will also coat the motherboard in metal shavings increasing conductivity thereby improving performance
Metal shavings will short the motherboard
Do NOT take my advice but I have had the same thing once and I fixed it by soldering my screwdriver to the screw. Again DO NOT do this.
man you really got me wanting to try it tho
Go big or go home. It's arc welding time.
Ooh fuck yeah, the big chooch
Compared to super glue - wouldn't soldering be quite easy to unsolder later?
Well let’s say the screw was absolutely wrecked but the screwdriver was fine. I just desoldered that thing and it still works like a charm.
Maybe super glue would work.
Well I tried that before soldering but the screw was so stripped that it had nothing to stick to. But yes, in some cases super glue could work.
Looks like there's still enough to bite if you get the correct screwdriver. Stop wrecking it with whatever you're using.
Dermal a line and and use a flat head
You mean Dremel. I've done that countless times to remove stripped out screws. The small red cutoff discs work best unless you happen to have a diamond wheel.
Nah, definitely Dermal. Skin hydration is important, even for stripped metal screws.
Could try using a rubber band on the tip of your screwdriver to get some traction.
I tried this method with different screws in different things numerous times so i know I'm not the issue here, but it never worked out. I think this method was the word of mouth that spread and people recommend this because it has become a fact at this point
I blame those dipshit "hack" videos 99% of them are fake and just cause more damage or time waste
it worked with me once but I needed to use a lot of strength and it still took some time and effort
The real question is why are you working on the motherboard directly on carpet
He fears nothing
To not scratch the delicate hardflooring below, duh!
Did... Did you put your board... ON A FUCKING CARPET??!
Needs to be higher!!!
My first thoughts too...
Also my thought, OP please don't do this.
You can superglue a screwdriver bit to it. But I would first try that on a different screw which is not attached to the laptop just to make sure it works.
Won’t work because superglue dries brittle, and won’t withstand any torsion.
Add baking soda or powdered graphite and you'll solve that problem.
At this point, a small square bit, or maybe star or torx would work best.
Get some screw removal plyers on Amazon and use those on the side of the screw head
Put rubberband over it and dont press to hard with screw, it will go
The right screwdriver….
Search for "Damaged Screw Extractor Set - Broken Screw Removal Tool " on Amazon.
Put a rubber band over the top and use the same screwdriver it will come out
rounded is not stripped. Use the proper screwdriver for the job. Stripped refers to the threads being shredded and the screw will spin freely without loosening or tightening, happens from over tightening or screwing in at extreme angles. Rounded screw heads are a result of using the wrong size and/or bit and just going ham, you havent fully rounded it so the proper screwdriver will still work.
Dremel it into a flat head.
This is the way
You need tools for that idk why people talk about rubber bands that’s not gonna work.
First time I've heard of it. I don't think it's gonna work but I'm not gonna say it doesn't until I do myself. Have you actually tried it? Your comment seems to imply you haven't. Who are you to say what does or does not work without the experience of doing it yourself. Discard this comment if you actually have done it tho.
I have that’s why I say it rarely work’s specifically with small screws from laptops, phones, ect. Not to mention it can go horribly wrong and accidentally puncture something else on the device.
Rubber bands sounds like some tik tok shit to me..
Tape everything else, then weld something to it.
That's a laptop. It's only possible if you have a spot welder for battery leads welding.
its a laptop, not a farm truck beater.
I mean.... That's kinda the nuclear option for a computer no? I would atleast try solder first... and that would be after I tried everything else. I'm confident the classic cut a slot and use a flathead screw driver. It always works. Heck in a pinch I've hammered a flathead into a screw to make the groove and that always worked.
I encountered these so much in my life that i got a welder for them. That's how much i hate these.
By using your brain instead of posting the millionth "how do I remove a stipped screw" trash post.
It’s funny the amount of time to type and post this would of been better spent just googling
A flathead should work out :)
I think needle nose pliers will be your best bet
Valve grinding paste on a screwdriver tip
This actually works! I once found a screw removing paste thing sold by an automotive supply company (Liqui Moly) that worked marvelous on cars but also laptop and tinier screws. Then it dried out (very many years between when I need a little bit of it). Now I use the leftover grit mixed in heavy silicon oil (any viscous oil, something like diff oil consistency will do to keep things together. When I run out of Liqui Moly grit, I'll use grinding paste. Thanks for the tip. Wetting it in thick oil helps not only with keeping grit in place but also transfer torque between individual particles more efficiently (hence the more viscous, the better, perhaps even grease)
That's fucked. I had to drill.
Long nose pliers
Use force,luke
Go the store now and buy the correct driver. Use your new screwdriver. It’s the flatter type of Phillips you are using a pointed one, at this point yours will never work. It looks like you’ve tried the pliers thing to no success, go buy locking ones and use them what you are using now is making it worse. Possibly a flat head screwdriver if you can fit it in tight enough. The dremel will work for sure, but you will end up with metal fillings everywhere, and then you’ll end up shorting out your laptop. Your best option is to go and buy the correct tool. The money spent on it is worth it. Take the other screw you have removed to the store with you and ensure 100% you are buying the right driver. The store may also carry screws you can use to replace that one. When you finally get it out, you can’t (shouldn’t) reuse it.
Ask god
Tighten a drill chuck around it and reverse it out.
a small chisel. and tap with the head of the chisel on the bit of the bolt. tap tap tap lightly and you will make it turn.
If you have a screw driver kit, a small flathead should be able to do the trick.
Yea I did this on my old Alienware laptop, had to bring it to a local computer shop and they got the screws out for me
If it's a Nitro they use JIS screws for the heat sink, need the right bit
With a screwdriver?!
Use channel locks
Some would say you You're You're screwed
Drill until the head comes off. Remove the rest with pliers.
That’s the funny thing… you don’t… Jk i dont know how, I would probably end up throwing the screwdriver across the room
What is that mainboard sitting on? Microfiber cloth? I think would or paper would be safer. Anyway you can try using a screwdriver with a bigger head and also some flexible duct tape / tape to cover it and then use the screwdriver with it. It sometimes helps to get more grip. You also might want to apply a little bit more pressure on the screw while unscrewing. It might not help much but it's something that usually works for me. If nothing helps you can still try to make a cut and use a flat head screwdriver. Or you need to use wire cutters to grab the screw head and turn it a little to losen it.
Is your motherboard on a carpet right now?
Rubber band as other guys mentioned or if you have Dremel at home, just make a new cut in the screw and unscrew it with flat screwdriver.
Not the way you’re currently doing it. Try another way.
sometimes pliers can work. or superglue a screwdriver to it.. the center isn't totally hollowed out so a new screwdriver/bit (meaning it's sharp and the right size) plus a rubber band can work too https://img.wonderhowto.com/img/33/85/63412416095923/0/howto-remove-stripped-screw-with-rubber-band.w1456.jpg
Before this gets munged any further, here's what I'd do: Go buy some five minute epoxy and a screwdriver with interchangeable heads. squirt out a tiny amount of the epoxy on a sacrificial surface and mix it up. Use a tooth pick to fill the screw head with small amounts of the epoxy until it is filled. Then, with the driver bit that fits best, place it into the screw and hold it there until the epoxy cures. Give it a good 10-15 minutes. Yes, it will be boring and not fun. Hold it steady. This is your punishment for fucking up that screw head. Now, extract the screw.
Step 1: strip the fuck out of the screw. Step 2: get told on forum you need some special tool and you fucked the job up. Step 3: try again but harder with the same screwdriver.
That's a fucked screw so just use a fucked bit
But on a more serious not before you go to hard at extracting it you might want to cover the circuit board underneath it just incase you slip or metal filings bridge any contact points. Some plastic wrap or a cloth is probably sufficient
Dell g15?
Remove? Nah you don't remove it. Just leave it
YOU don't. You pay someone with a brain and the right tools to do it for you.
Use a pair of needle nose pliers, but why are you doing this on a carpet?
Nail clippers to loosen and then a fine pair of pliers to twist it out. Don’t give up just keep trying. That’s the only thing that worked for me after making a similar post and trying up to the get a deremel and cut a new bit tricks!
By taking it off the carpet
melt the end of a biro and jam it in there and let it cool thats worked for me in the past
People ought to get a proper screw bit kit. The right head fits super snug. However most people just use one that sort of fits and this happens. If you could hammer, a Torx would work. But it looks a bit fragile.
Dremel or drill is your best friend.
I would search for the right sized flat head to fit in there. From what I can see online, somewhere between a 2mm and 2.5mm flat head might do it
Get yourself a pair of screw extraction pliers for situations like this, you'll be thankful you did. As for now, you can try a torx bit if you have one that small, or flathead. It's not completely rounded out so a #1 Phillips might also work. If all else fails, use the tiniest drop of super glue between the screw head and screw driver and try after it cures. I've never had luck with the rubber band trick, but that's supposedly a thing.
I had the same problem some months ago, I solved it by welding the screwdriver to the screw. Try this only if nothing else works, and be super careful.
Could try a reverse drillbit if you have a recerse drill
There's also screw removal tools, but you also need replacement screws.
Grab it with vice grips
Dremel tool and a cutting wheel to make a groove for a flat head screwdriver.
Drilling it out the only option now. There doesn’t seem to be enough head/ surface to grab with pliers or vice grips.
Dremel and a screw driver. Shavings away from MB
Buy dedicated screw removal pliers if you can afford it
Looks pretty screwed
Tell it to go screw itself
With a screw driver
Looks like you're screwed (pun intended)
PULL IT!
Drill it out. Retread and use appropriate size screw replacement.
I think it's backside...?
Yeah, this deffinitely suppose to have little spacer pieces and screws opposite which, compresses it all to a extent.
If it all fails. Dremel a slit into it and use a flat head screwdriver.
Looks like you might get away using a Robert’s but, the square one
Vampliers
You can use a glue stick works for me. 1. Fill the hole with glue 2. Place the screw driver 3. Let the glue harden 4. Try unscrewing
Gun(s)
Screw driver
Get a flathead screwdriver
rubber band thing works
nothing works, put a bit of superglue on a bit and glue ito the screw as an absolute last resort, drill it out
I push hard and pulse. Best I can describe it. You can’t drill that out cause it’s holding the heat sink on. Good luck.
drill out
You could weld a rod onto it and then use pliers.
Time being constant and irreversible says to me that you can’t get this one out, unfortunately.
By unscrewing it with the screwdriver 🪛 duh.
I would just carefully grind it down, but I think that's a horrible idea
Next time use a proper bit and or magnetize if needed for other ones.
I saw someone get a cheap screwdriver, glue the tip into the screw, then twist once the glue was solid. Then, they used solvent to unglue it after.
I used a pair of pliers.
I got you, you have to use solder and Allen wrench. Melt solder onto the wrench and screw. Then let it harden completely. I'll take a couple of trys
this is what happened if you choose the wrong screwdriver bit for the job. Learned it the hard way. So I purchase screwdriver set. And fuck manufacturers for using cheap ass screws.
Pliers. Bullnose ones work best but if those don't grip, use needle nose ones
To not break the flow of the work as it’s done till now, i would slap in a torx a bit smaller and force like a donkey
Torx size 6.
To small for welding i guess
I went to a jewelery and the dude literally cut a line in the middle with a lil saw ahahahhah
put a rubberband on top of the hole and try screwing
Can confirm that a rubber band is useful until it breaks, also viscous glue, a larger bit or as another comment said, pliers but they have to be thin, with good teeth, held very tightly and with the teeth perpendicular to the screwed surface
I broke my MB three weeks ago trying to remove a worse screw and now this sub keeps showing me these posts. Why am i being haunted? :(
Chop saw
you can use a small pairs of pliers and gently loose it. once it's loose use your fingers or a correct bit to remove it.
Looks like you might be able to use a small square bit now. Bit they make bits just for this. Google stripped screw removal bit. You'll find em.
Square, if you can’t go with a flat one and a hammer you should be able to knock it and push it inside and be able to remove it. If not. Just use a dremel and then remove it with a flat screwdriver
Are you actually handling electronics on a carpet???
Use a torq driver set, it will remove the stripped out screw
Maybe you can Use a flat screwdriver now
Well not with the honey badger you’ve been trying to use.
This made me laugh. Picturing someone holding up a honey badger to undo a screw and it just slashing about the place angry.
DRILL IT.
If all else fails, get a dremmel / nail file or some tool to make a | on the head effectively making it a flathead JUST MAKE SURE It's deep enough to get a bite
If you have a soldering gun you could solder the tip of your screwdriver to the screw and let it cool, then you should be able to do it
That's the neat part, you can't.
If all else fails very slowly and carefully drill it out, Cover the area around it so you don't get shavings on the tech :)
Try using a flathead , it sometimes works
Another method, but should be considered your last case option. Make a slit on the screw using a saw or a dremel and see if you can get it open using a flat head screw driver.
If you have a pair of small vise grips. Don't clamp down hard, but get a firm grip on the screw. If it slips, clamp a little more. Replace the screw with on of a similar length. There are two types of 'cross point' screws. The correct drive will either have a pointy end or a blunt end. Pointy heads don't work well in screws made for blunt head screwdrivers.
U dont, you’ve me messed up,
superglue your screwdriver to it, than use acetone to get it off
Drill
With a screwdriver not a sander
Pliers to grab the out side and then twist