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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That's odd. Laptop screws are usually pretty easy!
It looks like maybe it's full of hot glue at this point?
One method is to use a rotary tool to grind a slot in it so you can use a flat head screwdriver, but the surrounding plastic will make that difficult and will be destructive to the case and anything behind it.
Another method would be buying a set of reverse drill bits, so as you drill into the screw it catches and backs it out. A set of easy-outs would accomplish the same thing, in theory. I'm not sure if easy-out sets come with something that small, but that should be easy enough to figure out.
My dremel has tiny engraving bits that should get in there without doing much damage to the plastic case. No damage if one is very careful.
Not being careful is what got me into this whole mess 😅
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All of the other six screws were easy but this particular one was very stubborn. It is indeed still full of hot glue.
I haven't got a rotary tool or the proper drill bits. Rotary tool is a no since it's a laptop and I don't wanna damage it, but I will get some of those drill bits if the screw extractor doesn't work. Hoping not to have to take it to a technician