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Ruined screw (5 Point Star Pentalobe screw)

my macbook 5 point screw is ruined and i cant get it out !!!!!!! What to do I do HELP ME

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For screws that I can't get to the head, I use these Precision Screw Extractor Set: Precision Screw Extractor Set

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For the screw you messed up, I use the correct tool, MacBook Pro and Air 5-Point Pentalobe Screwdriver

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Follow the answers from the tags on the right. You'll need access to an easy-out, a small drill or dremel tool. Every DIY job is easier when you use the proper tools.

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The easiest and cheapest way is to cut a very small piece of aluminium foil from your kitchen roll, and loosely put it onto the screw, then use a similar size normal flat blade screwdriver to unscrew the ruined one out.

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