Stripped screw when installing second HDD, replacing Optical Drive Bay
Hi iFixIt,
I was trying to install the second drive bay and substituting the optical drive bay...
In this tutorial step 8: MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2011 Optical Drive Replacement
I could not get the two screws out. They were really tight. I used a Phillips #00 screwdriver as stated in the required tool, but ended up stripping the screw.
I gave more attempt switching to the flat head and it made it worst. Now it almost has no more x marking... And I am desperately finding a way to get it out.
I tried the rubber band method, but the screwdrivers just goes right through... It stripped a little more everytime I put pressure on it unscrewing it.
Is this a good question?
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Ok guys, I got it out by:
- Drilling the head off
- Using a very thin plier
- Clamping the head
- Screwing it out...
Now does anyone have any idea where I can get the replacement screws? The current one now has lost their head... Suggestions welcome.
by D1Xenotime