How to deal with possible stripped screws?

[smb3]

So I tried to upgrade the RAM of my macbook pro (mid 2012 if that's important) and I can't get the back panel to open.

I have 2 screws that just won't turn (the 2 at the screen) and I think they seem to be stripped. The rest all came off easily. The screwdriver I am using is a PH00 (not sure if it's the same as a P00?) but I have run out of ideas and can't get the thing to unscrew.

Does anybody have any ideas on what I can do?

Worst case question is that if I take it to the apple store, will they be able to fix it same day or will they keep it and overcharge me?

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

Try with prestick, but a blob on the end of your screwdriver
And try turn, otherwise try with a flat

 

[LazyLion]

You can also try a rubber band between the screwdriver and the screw.

 

[smb3]

so I got the one to unscrew using a flat

So the last one is quite a beast, and is probably genuinely stripped. The flat seems to get grip but I think I need the rubber band for that extra grip...

 

[Cassady]

I had the exact same problem with mine. It was one of the 2 longer screws that was stuck. It was also the first time I opened it up, so came like that from the factory. I tried iFix, they brought out their own screw–set, but couldn't get it to budge.

Eventually, bought the thinnest drill–bit's I could find, and drilled the screw head just enough to allow the screwdriver to 'set' in deeper, and in that way, managed to get enough 'bite' to turn it out... It was nerve–racking to say the least, but doable. Just do it really, really slowly. I still screwed [ha-ha] up though. I should have taped some thick plastic around the screw, that had a little hole in it for the drill-bit to fit through. The bit slipped, and I left a matchstick-head mark next to the screw, on the bottom case. Had I been more cautious and taped something around it as a guide/protector, wouldn't have happened.

With the screw out – popped in to Digicape the next time I was in Cape Town, and enquired about buying a replacement screw. They were nice enough to give me one – which is why I went back to them when I replaced my battery...

TLR :: It happens. Not much that can be done, unless you are prepared to go the DIY route. Otherwise, drop it off at Digicape/iStore/iFix... Expect to have to replace that screw.

 

[upup]

pic of one please.

 

[noxibox]

and is probably genuinely stripped.

It should be easy to see if it is or not.

 

[Enzo Matrix]

You can try cut a line into the screw head with a hacksaw. Just enough for a flat screwdriver to get in and grip

 

[SauRoNZA]

You can try cut a line into the screw head with a hacksaw. Just enough for a flat screwdriver to get in and grip

These are super small.

You'd have better luck just drilling it out.

Why oh why Apple don't use titanium screws or even better just torx heads for this is beyond me.