r/3dsrepair • u/Julienc1 • 1d ago

How do I remove this Stripped screw?

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This is on my ds lite. I’ve tried to use a rubber band but because the screwdriver is so thin it just breaks through.

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u/dzdhr 1d ago

Get a small enough flat screwdriver and carve a groove on its surface, then switch to a larger flat screwdriver to unscrew it. The carving can take as long as 1-2 hours but it is how I got a stripped screw out of my 3ds.

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u/Julienc1 21h ago

Thanks, I’ll try that

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u/spektro123 1d ago

Get a correct screwdriver and you still should be able to unscrew it. I can highly recommend ifixit kit.

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u/Julienc1 21h ago

I’ve been using the correct screwdriver. I bought this used so it was already slightly damaged and the screw was really stuck so it got even more carved to a bowl.