Craig, It's called a TORX driver/screw/wrench. I believe the Duos use them in T-6 and T-8 (also known as purty dang small) sizes. I understand Wal-Mart sells an inexpensive 'precision screwdriver set' with these in it, but I've never been able to find one, myself.
Ciao, The Winfidel >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (Duo/2400 List) >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (Duo/2400 List) >Subject: [Duo2400] Tool(s) for opening up Duos & other PBs >Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 12:41:36 EDT > >Hey listers, > >About to do surgery on my Duo and 520c, but decided that THIS TIME I am not >gonna use the butter-knife(!) and strip the star-shaped screw in THESE >machines, like I have done in so many other..! ;-D > >What is the tool I need to unscrew that star-shaped bolt, and where do I >get >it? > >Once I DO get it open I can preety much breeze thru anything else, but can >anyone think of any other tools I might need top buy, while I am at it? > >Thanx... > >------- >Craig W. >Mac Proud (1985-) in Houston Texas >Current Toys: Performa 578 & 6115/G3, PowerMac 6100/G3, 7300/200, >7600/200, >7300/200, 7600/233, 7500/132 ... 4 Duo Docks, Three Powerbook Duo 280c's, >two >Turtle Doves.... AND I still use my Newton 120 daily !!) > >---------- >Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! >A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. >FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> >Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> > >To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Need help from a real person? Try. ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >---------- >Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! >MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> > > RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler > CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> > >Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> >After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ > >MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! >Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com> _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
