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Default frayed electrical wire behind kitchen stove/microwave

Ive just moved into a 95' home and attempted to replace the hood over
the range with a microwave. I disconnected the hood, cut an opening for
the box and was attempting to install the box when i realized that the
drywall was broken open enough and i couldnt lock the paddles in place
to secure the box. I called a friend who had recently done this and he
told me to screw a drywall screw through the box into the side of the
2x4 behind the wall. when i did this the threads on the screw frayed
the insulation to either the range or hood wire that was stapled to the
2x4. Im not sure which one and there doesnt appear to be any damage to
the wire itself. Is there any repair i can make to this or will i have
to rip everything out to replace the wire? Please Help!