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MACBook Keyboard Screw

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Any idea how to remove stripped screw from MacBook Pro?

Is the one new the Fn key

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You might try to drill out the head and just not use that screw.

You could find a small dremel grinder and grind a slot into the screw and use a standard eyeglass screwdriver to take it out.
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usually they suggest putting a layer of rubber between the screw and screwdriver
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Apple store or authorised apple repair shop, we do it for you, do not attempt this.
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You are very welcome and I was happy to help
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Glad we could help.

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