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NEC PC-FX => PC-FX Discussion => Topic started by: MissaFX on October 31, 2008, 07:04:24 AM

Title: Which screwdriver opens the FX?
Post by: MissaFX on October 31, 2008, 07:04:24 AM: Anyone know which driver I need to order to open this baby up?
Title: Re: Which screwdriver opens the FX?
Post by: Duo_R on October 31, 2008, 07:09:52 AM: Missa, based on our conversation on the chat it sounds like it is the same as the Duo-R bit (star with middle pin). U can either use a small jewelers flathead (it will catch) or buy the bit at local hardware store. It is a security bit.
Title: Re: Which screwdriver opens the FX?
Post by: Arkhan on November 03, 2008, 10:51:27 PM: HAMMER!
Title: Re: Which screwdriver opens the FX?
Post by: nat on November 04, 2008, 12:44:45 AM: Yeah, same security Torx as the Duo-Rs. Security T-10 I think. Maybe T-15.
Title: Re: Which screwdriver opens the FX?
Post by: MissaFX on November 04, 2008, 05:27:09 AM: I ended up doing the getto method and used a small standard screwdriver and was just super careful.

It's so silly they use this type of screw on the bottom of the case when the screws securing it in the back are phillips like every screw inside it.
Title: Re: Which screwdriver opens the FX?
Post by: Duo_R on November 04, 2008, 08:22:20 AM: Missa I am going to take my to the hardware store and replace with standard screws with the same threading...
Title: Re: Which screwdriver opens the FX?
Post by: MissaFX on November 06, 2008, 08:28:05 AM: Quote from: Duo_R on November 04, 2008, 08:22:20 AM
Missa I am going to take my to the hardware store and replace with standard screws with the same threading...

Tell me what exact screw works so I can buy a box of them.
Title: Re: Which screwdriver opens the FX?
Post by: Duo_R on November 06, 2008, 01:07:14 PM: well no I am not going to replace the screws, I found the bit at a hardware store:

The bit u need is T10 "Security Tee Star." Works like a charm. Missa if u can't find let me know and I can pick one up for you.
Title: Re: Which screwdriver opens the FX?
Post by: nat on November 07, 2008, 01:40:20 AM: Quote from: Duo_R on November 06, 2008, 01:07:14 PM
The bit u need is T10 "Security Tee Star." Works like a charm.

Didn't I just say that a few messages back? :-k
Title: Re: Which screwdriver opens the FX?
Post by: Duo_R on November 07, 2008, 06:00:21 AM: Yup - just clarified on T-10 VS T-15..... :roll:

LOL

Quote from: nat on November 04, 2008, 12:44:45 AM
Yeah, same security Torx as the Duo-Rs. Security T-10 I think. Maybe T-15.
Title: Re: Which screwdriver opens the FX?
Post by: blueraven on November 12, 2008, 03:34:13 PM: Quote from: nat on November 07, 2008, 01:40:20 AM
Quote from: Duo_R on November 06, 2008, 01:07:14 PM
The bit u need is T10 "Security Tee Star." Works like a charm.

Didn't I just say that a few messages back? :-k

Yes. :mrgreen: