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Default Strange Screws

The Torx drivers sold in hardware have six points, and this monstrosity has
five. Of course, it is designed to be a ******* conifguration, and you can't
get the driver for it.

As the other fellow suggested, try slotted jewlers screw drivers, sometimes
you can get one to wedge in just right.

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"Tony Hwang" wrote in message
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RP wrote:



wrote:

I'm looking for a 5-point star shaped screwdriver. I bought a Seagate
80GB external hard drive. Its case uses these special screws. I shot a
picture of a screw he

http://www.gearhack.com/Forums/Tool/...int%20star.jpg


Does anyone know where I can find a screwdriver for these screws?
Thanks.



At any decent hardware or home supply store. It's called a Torx screw.
Typically an allen wrench will work just fine in the absence of a Torx
screw driver.

hvacrmedic

Hi,
Also tight fitting blade screw driver will do it too.
Tony