I got it open, and i must say... a Bic Stick pen, plus a few extra bits to join the pen to a real screwdriver made a great combination to get it open... next step: finding what screws to remove to get the old HDD caddy out, and replace the HDD... while i wait for an answer, i will dust the innards
On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 5:35 PM, Christian Wacker <[email protected]> wrote: > as it turns out... I have lost or misplaced my whole Torx > collection... when I find it, I shall try the Bic Stik way... > > On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 4:53 PM, Christian Wacker <[email protected]> > wrote: >> "The major problem isn't finding Torx bits, but finding a Torx >> screwdriver long enough to fit in the handle. I had a Torx bit lying >> around (the kind you're supposed to use with a cordless drill). >> Obviously, this would not be long enough. It turns out that the barrel >> of an ordinary Bic 'stic' pen is just long enough to reach into the >> handle of the Mac, and it holds the bit firmly enough that it can be >> used as a screwdriver. If the screw is a bit stubborn, you can hold >> the pen barrel with a pair of vice grips." >> that one is my favorite, and probably alot easier than filling a straw >> up with glue... I will test it, and post the result in a few minutes >> =) >> >> On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 2:21 PM, James Fraser >> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Hello, >>> >>> --- On Wed, 4/15/09, d.colvin d.colvin <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Does anyone know the bit size. An ounce of prevention. . . >>> >>> It's a T-15. >>> >>> I don't have time to look around just now, but *one* of the suggestions on >>> this page should get you a T-15 screwdriver: >>> >>> http://home24.inet.tele.dk/ccadams/se/torx.html >>> >>> >>> Best, >>> >>> James Fraser >>> >>> >>> >>> >> > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintage-macs?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
