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Trouble with "*" screw

Discussion in 'General' started by Terin_Altari, 18 Feb 2005.

  1. Terin_Altari

    Terin_Altari What's a Dremel?

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    Ok I have a HDD from a ps2, and they attached metal rails to the side and used screws that need a bit that looks like this "*". Where can I get that type of bit, or is there any easier way around it. They seem to be on there fairly tight because I tried using a small flat head that fit, but it was slipping when trying to loosen.

    -Blake D.
     
    Terin_Altari, 18 Feb 2005
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  2. Slink

    Slink B7

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    ebay torx
     
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  3. slater

    slater Mummy Says Im Special

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    Sounds like a Torx screw in which case you need a torx screwdriver (avalible from Automotive retailers :thumb: )

    Btw Some people call it 'stardrive'

    slater..
     
    slater, 18 Feb 2005
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  4. JinkzUK

    JinkzUK What's a Dremel?

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    Plaggy pen, melt the end with fire! When its molten, stick it over it, let it set, you have a new screwdriver for it.
     
    JinkzUK, 18 Feb 2005
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  5. Dayains

    Dayains Notamodder

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    May I ask what a plaggy pen is?
     
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  6. mushky

    mushky gimme snails

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    One that melts when you burn it. Made out of the same materials as plaggy bags.
     
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  7. slater

    slater Mummy Says Im Special

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    plires/mole grips tbh :hip:
     
    slater, 18 Feb 2005
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  8. Slink

    Slink B7

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    Slink, 18 Feb 2005
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  9. I'm_Not_A_Monster

    I'm_Not_A_Monster Hey, eat this...

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    you have to be careful, does the screw have a pin looking thing in the middle? those are Torx security bits, and i beleive they are different than regular torx bits
     
    I'm_Not_A_Monster, 19 Feb 2005
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  10. <A88>

    <A88> Trust the Computer

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    I got a dirt cheap phone opening kit from ebuyer for £3.50 with loadsa torx screwdrivers in it

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  11. DeathAwaitsU

    DeathAwaitsU I'm Back :D

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    Thats such a good idea im gonna have to do it in the mornin, theres a few things i wanna dismantle with those kinda screws :naughty: .

    Death
     
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