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Weird Torx Screw - Cant Find a Bit To Unscrew it With
RetroJames:
Anyone ever seen one of these? I tried home depot and ace with no luck on a bit to turn it.
APFelon:
You need a security torx tool or bit.
http://www.mpja.com/productview.asp?product=12578+TL
Good luck!
APf
OSCAR:
Correct, security torx.
But when I run into oddball screws that I don't need to save, I use a Dremel with a cutoff bit to cut a slot in the head so I can use a flat head screwdriver to remove it. You could also do this if you wanted to replace the screw with a standard pan head or round head machine screw. Might make it easier in the future if you ever have to take it apart again and don't want to scrounge for a torx security bit.
Hoagie_one:
i dont think he could get a dremel in there without cutting up his stick. I have a universal drill bit used for stripped screws that sometimes works on stuff like that. i bought it at sears. it basically digs in to teh screw and unscrews it.
APFelon:
Security Torx screws are pretty common on arcade cabs. I'd grab a bit set or folding tool (see above link) for the next time you encounter a security Torx screw.
APf