Repair stripped screws
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Occasionally when fixing an XO you may find that a screw has been stripped. A screw being stripped means that the slots that the screwdriver fits into have expanded to do over- or mis-use. This often happens when someone over tightens a screw when reassembling an XO.
Problem
Alex of OLPC@Duke was having a hard time loosening a certain screw.
Seth's try
The trick to loosen a stripped screw is to apply a strong downward force to the screwdriver while twisting. This allows the screwdriver to grip the screw socket with more friction. You will want to support the XO as best you can while performing this technique.
