Opening to clean CPU fan -> broke keyboard screw

[haris15]

Basically, I needed to open up a relative's laptop as the CPU fan needed a clean. I used a bigger screwdriver for the big screws and they all came out fine. Then got to the point where I needed to take off the keyboard but the screws were small, I didn't have a small screwdriver. I kept trying to screw them out but it didn't work.

I then bought a small screwdriver and took out a different one of the same size and it came out fine, then I tried the one I tried before and I realised it had become stripped, almost like a circle...

Here is a picture, by the way I don't have a drill.



By the way I don't mind if a screw can't go back in as a result.

 

[USAFRet]

Remove a Stripped Screw with a Rubber Band

 

[haris15]

Remove a Stripped Screw with a Rubber Band

I have tried that and didn't seem to work. I have pretty much watched every video on how to remove a stripped screw.

 

[computertech82]

One way is using pliers of some sort, according what can grab it. The other is a little more dangerous, drilling a small hole and a 2nd screw to grab it. (more of an expert thing).
If you cannot get any pliers to grab it, you might want to consider a computer store, some are trained to remove those types of screws. They might even have a replacement for it.

 

[haris15]

One way is using pliers of some sort, according what can grab it. The other is a little more dangerous, drilling a small hole and a 2nd screw to grab it. (more of an expert thing).
If you cannot get any pliers to grab it, you might want to consider a computer store, some are trained to remove those types of screws. They might even have a replacement for it.

I was thinking I might as well take it to a computer store just to get that screw out, although the point of all this was to save a bit of money. How much do you reckon they would charge in pounds to take that screw out? I would rather they do it on the spot, it would make sense anyway.

 

[tech-wreck]

you need a screw/stud extractor, available from tool shops. it has a tapered left hand thread which cuts into and grips the busted screw.
try toolstation.com http/www.toolstation.com/m/part.html?p=51010
or
http/www.toolstation.com/m/part.html?p=38732