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How can I remove a striped pentalobe screw?

Hi all,

I have recently purchased an iPhone 6, 128gb space grey with a cracked screen. I need to remove the pentalobe screws to replace the screen and get the phone up and running.

Unfortunately the previous owner has completely stripped one of the pentalobe screws and I can not remove it with the correct tools. The screw has no shape left whatsoever (see photo) and will not grip at all.

I have tried different shaped screw drivers, the rubber band method and a stanley knife. I have heard to try super glue but I am scared it will seep into the thread and make it harder to remove. What is the best method to remove the screw?

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same bro, i recently bought this 6 plus and now i need to open it but the screws are completely stripped with no grip

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Give this video a shot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXGlQdAW...

also, look over the different options on this question:

How can I remove a totally stripped small camera screw?

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