How to save a ruined screw head? Rega RB200

Hey! We've had this tonearm for a while, although the screw has always been knackered to say the least.

Now it's starting to slip, so I must replace the small screw. That's not a problem, I can find a new screw.. but.. how do I get this old one out? Are there any tricks?

https://preview.redd.it/kdrzp3srws9h1.jpg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a962c06231943b97b5b8bd906a0f3c1a487d71f0

https://preview.redd.it/i3v2jh7uws9h1.jpg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=de001076ca5946f33f916c0f8db550aa9148cdd2

It's playable, but right now the thing holding the arm up is completely loose so I have to manually lift and lower the tonearm if I want to play a record 🙈

Posted Jun 27, 2026, 10:19 AM UTC

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