Laptops Anyone know the best way to deal with tiny stripped screws?

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I was trying to do repasting on my laptop but one of the screws on the GPU heatsink was too tight, I used a bit of force and stripped the screw.

The screwdriver I was using is of the correct size and I use it on all the screws of the laptop for the time I had it. I tried using rubber band, latex, aluminium foil, using fevikwik to stick a screwdriver to it, using pliers(The screw is so small these pliers couldn't hold on to them) that are at home. Nothing. Works.

I'm at my wits end. I ordered a new set of pliers which have verticle teeth for screw removal (Engineer - Screw Removal Pliers M2 PZ-55) so hopefully it works. I'm spending so much money on these tools it's crazy, if this doesn't work I might have to get a drill and screw extractor bits. So expensive for one stupid fking screw.

Looking to try other alternatives in the meanwhile.
 
Usually, I file away a slot on it and then use a simple screwdriver. If you can attach clear close-up pictures. I'd be better able to suggest ideas.
 
A screw on my laptop's heatsink got stripped at the top. Tried with different sizes of screwdrivers over months & finally got one that was able to get enough grip to be able to unscrew it. I used Stanley precision screwdriver set, worth it for 400 or so.
 
Had same issue while opening a laptop once. Solder a screwdriver to the screw. In my case i had ample space and the screw head area was not surrounded by plastic. I used a electricity tester as my screwdriver so that i wouldn't ruin the precision screwdriver bit.
 
Apply some heat on screwdriver nossle before attempting to unscrew (only when screws are tight and with plastic surface).
 
An invasive and potentially unsafe idea. Get the smallest metal drill bit you can find - and blast that pesky screw to oblivion. A hand drill gives you more control, but once you decide to live dangerously, no half measures I say!