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 reubent

I'm with BDgrepory. If you can get all of the other screws out, you can usually lift the other edges of the cover up a bit, then turn the entire cover. It will generally move the stuck screw a bit an loosen it up enough that you can remove it.

Just be cafeful not to lift the cover too much and bend it. It only has to be lifted enough to clear any edges that may stick up. If there is nothing sticking up past the top cover, you don't need to lift it at all, just turn it on the axis of the remaining screw.

Another thing you can try is to use a very small flat blade screwdriver that is not as wide as the head of the screw. Place it in the center of the screw and give it a few firm taps with a hammer. It will generally cut enough of a slot into the screw head that you can get enough bite to get the screw started.

Enjoy,

TIC

Enjoy,

TIC