There are "bit extractors" designed for removing broken drill bits, but one might work on the screw. Another possibility is to epoxy a screw driver blade or hex wrench onto the head of the screw and after it cures completely, try removing the screw.
One might even use a fine file or dremel disk to deepen the slot in the screw head.



On Jan 27, 2005, at 4:18 PM, Gene Osburn wrote:

Currently the old drive is still in the machine, but just
disconnected. This is because the screw that holds the mounting plate
down is so shredded that I have not been able to get it out.

I've tried taking locking needle nose pliers to it, but I can't get it
to work. The head of the screw is nearly flush and further there is a
slight indentation around the screw making it even harder to get a grip
on the screw. I finally just gave up and accepted that I'd have only
two mounting spots for drives. If anybody has any suggestions on how I
might get that screw out, I'm all ears.

Regards,

Wayne Clodfelter
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