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Arno Wagner
 
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In comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.storage Isaac Wingfield wrote:
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Arno Wagner wrote:


In comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.storage wrench wrote:
Torx screws are seldom used for no other purpose then to keep the
prying eyes of consumers from sensitive stuff. Thats why they're
used in elevators.


Not an accurate statement. Torx drive screws have been used on
vehicles for ten years plus. They are not (in their standard form)
an anti tamper fastener.


Definitely correct. For anti-tamper there is Torx with a pin
in the middle that needs a Torx driver with a hole.


Or a little work with a strong, small flat blade, to bend it back and
forth until it breaks off.


Should work as well, agreed. Unless you want to make warranty
claims afterwasrds ;-)

Arno