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Attempting to remove a small screw from the metal access panel of tankless water heater.

The screw it not stripped.

There is a silicon washer between the screw and the access panel.

Let me know if you have any advice.

Attempting to remove a small screw from the metal access panel of tankless water heater. The screw it not stripped. There is a silicon washer between the screw and the access panel. Let me know if you have any advice. [Pic related](https://poal.co/static/images/8080000080000020.jpg)
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[–] • 4 pts

Counterintuitive, but try to break it loose by tightening- just a fraction, then try loosening.

[–] • 1 pt

That was really solid advice, it worked. You have my gratitude.

[–] • 2 pts

No worries. Glad it worked.

[–] • 0 pt

This also works on wood screws, that can shatter if trying to remove.