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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


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