19 Jan
1999
19 Jan
'99
3:02 p.m.
I never could find one long enough, so what I did was take a shorter Torx
that was the right size and cut off the handle. Then use a Dremel tool to
cut a slit in the end, larger enough for a small regular screwdriver bit to
fit it. Then either weld, or tape, the screwdriver into the torx bit.
Welding is more permanent (duh), but duct tape works for a short term fix.
Hey, if you can't fix it with Duct tape it can't be fixed :)
Todd
-----Original Message-----
From: CLASSICCMP-owner(a)u.washington.edu
[mailto:CLASSICCMP-owner@u.washington.edu]On Behalf Of John Ruschmeyer
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 1999 10:52 PM
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
Subject: Re: mac tool
I ended up getting my long torx bit at a local auto parts store.
<<<John>>>
On Tue, 19 Jan 1999, Lawrence LeMay wrote:
> Does anyone know where I can get the tool you need to use to
crack open
> teh case of an old MacIntosh? I seem to
recall that in addition to
> special torx tools, probably one with an extra long shaft,
that you needed
something
to pop the case open...
Just get a real long torx driver. I found one quite easily in my local
hardware store (Orchard Super Hardware). If you have a Home Depot or a
Lowe's local to you then it will be even easier to find one.