Question Stripped M.2 shield screw!

[WumpusTheCoder]

Hi guys, does anyone have any advice on how to get out this MSI M.2 Frozr shield on my b650m mag mortar WiFi? It’s stripped and I can’t remove it with the rubber band trick or with a latex glove.

I ideally also need to put the screw back in after I’ve done all this - but how am I going to do that if it’s stripped??

Thanks.

 

[WumpusTheCoder]

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[Misgar]

I'd try a small pair of Mole Grips if you can get them to grip the head and accept the heatsink cover will be scratched.

Failing that, I'd place the motherboard on an antistatic mat and drill out the head of the screw, after protecting the board from metal swarf.

Do you really need to replace the M.2 drive (assuming the slot isn't empty). It might be better to leave well alone.

 

[Flayed]

You can also try putting an elastic band over the screw head and try with the screwdriver through the elastic band. It has worked for me in the past.