Busted Phillips Screws


one of the lugs on my speakers came loose , so I used a power screw driver to remove the Phillips screws holding the plate in the back. 3 out of the six screws came out fine. The other three had the indentaions smashed, now I am stuck with three phillips screws that I can get out. Will seek the advice of someone more mechanically inclined then myself, but any advice is appreciated. My thought is to take a drill and destroy the screws completely. However I wont do anything until I consult with a few friends. THX
darrylhifi

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If the screws are countersunk then I think the best method is the one mentioned by Chichiuno. Most of the other methods involve some type of impact onto the speaker cabinet, which is not good. A high quality easy out still needs to be given a good tap in the drilled hole to set the edge in order to grip the damaged screw. If the cabinets are pretty sturdy this should be a minor concern.

All the above mentioned methods will work but drilling off the screw heads is the least stressful to the cabinet. If the screw heads are accessible, a pair of high quality diagonal cutters can grip the sides of the screw by actually digging into the sides & you can back them out while squeezing HARD.

If you're unable to drill I would take the approach which has the least amount of impact, so the first approach is the easiest. I would start with another screwdriver & if at all possible, lay the speaker face down so you can exert more pressure on the screwdriver. If you try this first use a high quality screwdriver & pay attention to the tip to screw line up.