"Eric L. Strobel" wrote:
> on 10/27/00 1:37 AM, dghook at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > Sandy Papp wrote:
> >
> >> At 1:38 PM -0400 10/25/00, Eric L. Strobel wrote:
> >>> on 10/25/00 12:55 PM, Laurent Daudelin at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>>
> >>>> I was also wondering where you folks are getting the somewhat hard to
> >>>> find tools to work on the Duos. I'm specifically talking about a Torx-6
> >>>> screwdriver. I was able to find the other required Torx sizes at my
> >>>> local Radio Shack, but I've never seen a Torx-6, and it is really needed
> >>>> if you need to open the display housing. Any idea?
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks!
> >>>>
> >>>> -Laurent.
> >>>
> >>> Yeah, these odd Torx sizes are simply not available in stores. I had to
> >>> order mine online. The place I used was:
> >>
> >> I used once the ones that come with the run-of-the-mill computer tool kit you
> >> can buy at ant radioshack. They don't fit perfectly but they did the job.
> >>
> >
> > This might be a good time for me to say something I've not said, but felt to,
> > for a long time. The 3 screws on the bottom of the Duo are not T-8, but T-9.
> > Oh yes, I know, T-8 will turn them, but not elegantly. If you use a T-9 driver
> > and torque them carefully, you may find that your keyboard works more
> > smoothly and dependably.
> >
>
> Odd. Manual specifically states T-8. And I've never found there to be any
> excess room when I've used a T-8, in fact it's always been a perfect fit.
>
> - Eric.
Dear Eric:
Hmm? Haven't a manual handy to check with. My Duo started life as a 280c. Did yours
too? Have you a T-9 to try on yours? Do we agree that, if a T-9 will fit, it'll be a
better screw turner? Could Apple have used different screws on different models?
Don Hook
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