Julie, there are a couple possibilities. If it is a phillips head screw and not completely gone you can wet the tip of a phillips screwdriver and stick it in a can of cleanser. Push the screwdriver firmly into the screw and the cleanser will give you enough purchase to remove the screw. If the screw is a flat head and you can get at it you might be able to cut a new slot using a Dremel type cut off wheel. If the screw is broken off below the surface you will need to drill the center out and use an extractor. These are available from Sears and most hardware stores and are specific to your screw size. A set is usually under $10. After drilling with the proper size bit you tap the extractor in lightly with a hammer and use a wrench to turn the screw out. If the threads are damaged in the router base you can purchase a Heilicoil brand kit with a special size drill and an insert you screw in to restore the threads. One of these should work. If not let me know.
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Mike
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