How do you remove a stripped screw from the battery post?

2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
67,300 MILES
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SSING1
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Car won't start so I wanted to remove the battery to take it into auto zone for a new one. The negative side post came off okay but I find that the positive side post is stripped. How do I get it off so I can replace my battery?
May 7, 2012 at 7:08 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Side post-Grip it with a vicegrip and turn as hard as you can
May 7, 2012 at 7:11 PM
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