I have requested a refund return to get a different one because it technically was shipped damaged. But, haven’t heard back. I have tried the rubber band and duct tape tricks neither of them have worked. Is there any other tricks I can try without ruining the deck I don’t care if I ruin the screw and if I need to I can replace the back.
Magnetic driver bit?
You could try mixing a tiny amount of 50/50 epoxy and glue the screwdriver to the stripped head. Dip the Philips driver into epoxy puddle, then dab it into the head until it’s received enough to make a liquid-weld connection while filling in the stripped + area. Support it straight up and down, wait a few mins until epoxy sets.
Once fully cured (very important), make sure to push down while you turn left when backing off. I think one reason people strip the heads is because they don’t use enough downforce when removing the screws…
Don’t use too much epoxy so it spills outward and creates an even bigger problem. It’s a good idea to test epoxy for set and cure times, as well as approximate how many dabs to fill a tiny stripped Philips head without spillage. Practice using other random screws if you can. Simulating the task will build confidence.
Fully cured, well-mixed epoxy will weld the head to driver, so you may sacrifice it. Make sure to have steady hands and use a lot of light to see what you’re doing.
Disclaimer: I claim no responsibility if you screw this up! This technique has worked for other similar problems, but may not in this instance.