Hardware Screw Driver for Back Plate?

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Any help for stripped screw?

Depending on how stripped they are, you needed high quality screw driver like the one I posted. If it is badly stripped you need an extractor bit in most case but Im not even sure if there one for these small screw. If it is heavy stripped you are probably screwed.

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I have the same problem and i bought few days ago this one set https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32858666713.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.18874c4d59kXtW. However, I see now that's Y000? Is it going to work?

No you bought a cheap one you need a precision set like the one I link , it is meant for switch teardown.
 
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Depending on how stripped they are, you needed high quality screw driver like the one I posted. If it is badly stripped you need an extractor bit in most case but Im not even sure if there one for these small screw. If it is heavy stripped you are probably screwed.

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No you bought a cheap one you need a precision set like the one I link , it is meant for switch teardown.
I don't know how stripped mine is. Will try to order the set you recommend to see
 

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I also first time bought some cheap on aliexpress and tried to open Nintendo, but after one min I decided not to open it with this screwdriver. So, I didn't striped mine. They are still like a new. I will try to found out some precision one. Unfortunately, cannot order from Amazon in my country.

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Hmhm, I just saw that there is a Tri-point Y00 - 0,6, 0,8 and 1,5mm. Don't know what is the best option for Nintendo Switch.
 
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It seems that 1,5 mm is ideal for Nintendo Switch. I just bought it as S2 steel. It`s specially hardened with heat treatment which is more precise and durable than silver-colored Chromium-vanadium steel.
 
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Switch uses size Y00 according to https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Teardown/78263
And I had the same problem as you. Even the screwdrivers that came with my replacement JoyCon shells weren't a perfect fit, and ended up stripping a couple of the screws. Turns out it was size Y0 and not Y00. It's not easy to find Y00, the Chinese sellers only mention the diameter in the listing. So I ended up getting an iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit and their Y00 bit is a perfect fit. It was $60 but I will probably never need to buy another screwdriver again, as it comes with a lifetime warranty.
They also sell just a Y00 bit for $2.99 (linked in the teardown above)

Their tools are much higher quality than the crap from China so you won't have to worry about it wearing out any time soon or stripping your screws.
But if you have the money for it and you might be taking apart other stuff in the future, the Pro Tech Toolkit is IMO a great purchase. Saved me a lot of frustration.
Out of stock.
 
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Uhh... From easiest to hardest, I'd try rubber band, superglue and soldering the screwdriver to the screw. If none of those work, then probably a tiny drill bit (never attempted this myself, take with a pinch of salt).

The last photo looks... screwed.
 

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The Tri Wing one doesn't look that bad might need a Y0 probably not sure if Y00 would move it, the Philipp one probably not removable without extractor bit.
 
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