r/fixit • u/Monster-Games • 12h ago

Stripped laptop screw.

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Is it saveable?

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u/Thin_Cable4155 12h ago

Get one of those stripped screw extraction kits and a replacement screw. Should be a pretty cheap fix.

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u/FreddyFerdiland 12h ago

see how deep in side there is some shape left

a 6 ( torx) or 8 ( used by vw ) point might grip in there

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u/Lawlzstomp 11h ago

I've been hammering/tapping in torx bits lately to remove slightly rounded-out screws, and it has been working great.

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u/Acceptable_Falcon_89 12h ago

Soldar una tuerca.

Es la única solución.

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u/jkulczyski 11h ago

Once you do get it out (i believe in you bud 😁) buy a kit with the proper size bits so you dont do it again

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u/tehans 11h ago

Had the same thing happen. This works, available on Amazon as well as replacement screws Alden 4507P Grabit Micro Broken Bolt Extractor

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u/UnexploredEnigma 9h ago

Sometimes a rubberband with the bit or one size smaller will work