Stripped GBA SP screw

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I'm replacing the screen on one of my GBA SPs, and one of the screws holding the unit together (namely the one under the battery) is exceptionally stripped. I can't use a rubber band, as the screw is flush with the plastic, and glue didn't work at all.

Any ideas?

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retro Resigned from mod duty 15 March 2018

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A few threads below, you'll find this:

http://www.assemblergames.com/forums/showthread.php?47175-Original-Xbox-screws-Severely-rounded

The same applies. Basically, if you can't use a bigger screwdriver with more downforce or a different shaped screwdriver, you'll have to drill it.

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Or you'll have to go to the local hardware store and they'll take it out for you.

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