How can I remove stripped screws on trackpad brackets?

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MacBook Air 13" Mid 2011

Model A1369, 1.6, 1.7, or 1.8 GHz Processor, 64, 128 or 256GB Flash Storage

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Posted: Aug 26, 2016

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How can I remove stripped screws on trackpad brackets?

Six 1.6 mm Phillips screws securing the trackpad to the upper case. The screw heads are stripped and I can't remove the brackets. These are tiny screws and I can't get any movement. The screws on the trackpad itself came out with no problems. The upper case are frozen solid.

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could you add photo ?

Aug 26, 2016 by Reboot Gozo

I got the screws out! I tried several of the methods described without success. One worked with a slight variation. I turned to an engraving tool since I lack a rotary tool. I used it to grind a slot into the screw heads and then an oversized screwdriver to turn them out.

As a result I've completed my trackpad replacement and am happily clicking away again,[image|889115][image|889116]

Aug 29, 2016 by mjheider

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I got the screws out! I tried several of the methods described without success. One worked with a slight variation. I turned to an engraving tool since I lack a rotary tool. I used it to grind a slot into the screw heads and then an oversized screwdriver to turn them out.

As a result I've completed my trackpad replacement and am happily clicking away again,[image|889115][image|889116] — mjheider