Memory cover won't unscrew

I just bought some new memory and a #00 phillips screwdriver (the size recommended by Apple to use in unscrewing the memory latch on the bottom of the laptop), but none of the screws will budge. I've used the tried and true "righty tighty lefty loosey" formula, but the screws won't budge when I turn them to the left. I tried turning them to the right, and still nothing. Has anyone else encountered this issue and found a way to fix it without going to an Apple store? I'm assuming that I'm going to have to take it in to a store, so I don't strip the screws, but it seems like it should be so simple to get these scrws out so I thought I'd give this a try first! Thank you!

Sometimes the space between the internal threads and the screw threads capture moisture and oxidation occurs. If this is the case attempting to remove the screws will possibly strip the head. If this happens, you will have to replace the screws. Personally I would bring the laptop to Apple and let them insert the memory card. They have more experience and if the screws are ruined they will be replace them.

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