What to Do If an Aluminum Cylinder Block Screw Strips?

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StVincent
07/29/25 3:24pm
You can place a rubber pad or double-sided tape on the stripped screw to increase friction at the stripped position. Then, use the corresponding screwdriver to remove the stripped screw.
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