Hi Deb: What you can do is to pull on the screw with your fingers until the molly bolt hits the wall behind the wallboard. Then, screw until it snugs up to the wall. Don't screw so hard that you pull it through the wallboard, but snug enough that it's secure. Good luck
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The best thing is to replace it with a slightly larger one.
Hi Paul, here is a video how to remove without damaging the drywall:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vDnWmn0Iq0
Here's a post that might help - https://homeguides.sfgate.com/fix-loose-mountings-drywall-73328.html
Paul: Ann is correct. Good advice!
Hi Paul, hope this helps you out,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4xRJmCPCDs
Hope this helps:
https://www.ehow.com/how_2086075_use-molly-toggle-bolts.html
Hi Deb: What you can do is to pull on the screw with your fingers until the molly bolt hits the wall behind the wallboard. Then, screw until it snugs up to the wall. Don't screw so hard that you pull it through the wallboard, but snug enough that it's secure. Good luck