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Model Number A1707. Released June 2017, this MacBook Pro features Kaby Lake processors up to the 2.8 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with Turbo Boost up to 3.8 GHz.

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Best way to remove stripped screw in motherboard

Hi There

Recently I followed the guide for a replacement for my battery.

While replacing the battery everything worked out great steps where nicely written but I've ancounterd a problem.

When I put my motherboard back in I saw a cable that was still stuck underneath it. I didn't see it untill the end.

Now I try to undo everything but I can't get these stripped screws out. It is litterly impossibe. The screws lost there grip so easily. So now basicly I can't get my keyboard plugged-in. I know I shoud've double checked it.

In the picture below you can see which screws i'm talking about.

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Has any of you any idea of how I could try to remove these screws so I can plug my cable in?

Thanks in advance.

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So you've put back in the battery at this point and now just need to fish out the cable which is stuck under the logic board.

Sounds like your driver is not a T3 Torx or is well worn! I would try to get a replacement bit and you might try a T5 bit to see if that works.

Ideally, you really should take the logic board out but these flex cables do have a bit of flex, the only down side is the connector here is quite large and won't roll up and out, unlike the older keyboards which had a ZIF ribbon design unlike this series.

Just the same get a small Allen wrench which you can try to fish out the cable be ever so gentle! You don't want to damage the cable or the connector. See it that saves your bacon. Good Luck!

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