![]() ![]() Regardless, you'll need to replace the screw. NOTE: There's a risk here that once you drill the head off, there's not enough screw sticking out to grab with pliers. ![]() Once you have the head off, you'll need to use pliers to extract the screw shaft (I'd recommend vice-grip's to get a good grip). When you are done, the screw head will start spinning. Use slow speed, and medium amount of force right in the middle of the screw. You want a reverse twist drill bit just slightly bigger than that (maybe 1/64", or 1/32" larger - or, half mm, if you aren't in the US). Take the other screws out, and see what size the screw shaft is. The last option I can think of is to drill the head off. You want a clean cut with sharp edges for the screwdriver to bite into. Using a cutting wheel, go slow, and try to no move the dremel once you start cutting. If you aren't OK with that, then skip this step. Because the screw is recessed, you will cut into the plastic case. Next, as /u/dcolecpa mentioned, cut a slot in the screw. If in doubt of your ability to do this, skip this step. Be very careful to NOT glue the screw to the plastic housing - you'll be in a worse situation then. Use a small dab of superglue to secure the key to the screw. If that doesn't work, get an allan key that fits best. Is it a hex head, or maybe torx? Either way, here's what I would try - in the order I would try. Its difficult to see the type of screw in the pic.
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