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Help please How to remove stripped screw ?

I have received a Audio Note M3 preamp last Friday. I have been searching for it for quite a while before I found this decent unit. Needless to say, I have been listening to it in my system over the entire weekend.
Tonight, I tried to open up the unit so I could see the components inside. To my surprise I discover that one the screw has been stripped by the previous owner. Is there any good ways to remove the stripped screw without scratching the preamp?

I would hate to have to send it back to the factory just for a stripped screw. But I would hate it even more if I scratch the preamp.

Any help would be awesome.
kentchai

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Stripped could mean either the head, (where the screwdriver goes) OR stripped threads (what holds it in the unit)
If its the threads and its a small screw, get something thin like a single edge razorblade and try to slip it under the head while turning the screw.
If its the head, try using a diff screwdriver, that drilling thing works ok if your dealing with something solid, not the sheetmetal most audio stuff is constructed of.
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