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

Showing 1 response by bdgregory

If it's the head, Sears has a tool for removing them without the old drill a hole - easy out method. I'd search Sears tools on "screw removal". I woudl not put a drill on this unit if it's not necessary.

If it's the thread - sometimes if you get all of the other screws out you can lift on the cover while turning the screw and this will help the good threads engage and extract the screw. This depends on the location and design, and is an alternative to Accent's razor blade method.