Removing screws

This article explains how to remove overtightened or stripped screws properly.

How do I remove overtightened or stripped screws properly?

In some cases, you need to disassemble your product, typically in order to clean it, and then assemble it back again.  

During the reassembling process, you may end up with overtightened or stripped screws. Luckily, there’s a safe way to remove such screws. To help you resolve this issue, we highly recommend reading this iFixit guide that details the proper removal process of stripped screws.