Busted Phillips Screws


one of the lugs on my speakers came loose , so I used a power screw driver to remove the Phillips screws holding the plate in the back. 3 out of the six screws came out fine. The other three had the indentaions smashed, now I am stuck with three phillips screws that I can get out. Will seek the advice of someone more mechanically inclined then myself, but any advice is appreciated. My thought is to take a drill and destroy the screws completely. However I wont do anything until I consult with a few friends. THX
darrylhifi

Showing 1 response by albertporter

A tool called screw extractor was designed for people in exactly your situation.

Inserting it into the busted Phillips and applying unscrew action will back it out. Available from large hardware and automotive stores.

Take along one of the good screws for size comparison.