I tried it and even though it was tricky with the screw being in a small recess hole (Top front right shell cover) I managed to get a small rubber band in but it would not bite/grip : (
I am not giving up "Screw that screw!" I will find a way...
It is completely stripped. I bought it with a cracked shell thinking I could easily replace it, the seller didn't mention that it was stripped though.
I can't complain as I repaired the crack with lock cylinder dust and cyanoacrylate glue, it has...