How to Get a Stripped Screw?

Use a rubber band between the screw head and the screwdriver

Try a larger screwdriver bit that fits more tightly

Tap the screwdriver into the screw head with a hammer

Use a manual impact driver

Apply penetrating oil and wait a few minutes

Grip the screw head with locking pliers if it is exposed

Cut a new slot in the screw head with a rotary tool

Use a screw extractor bit

Drill a small pilot hole into the screw and use an extractor

Drill the screw head off if removal is the only option

Replace the screw with a new one after removal

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