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Gearheads Greasy mechanical things. Fixing your car, swapping out engines, buying tools, and getting maximum horsepower.

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Old 2007-04-23, 02:54
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Default Easily undo-ing a security screw

I'm at home and I need to get a security screw off of a Gameboy. It's pretty much like a triwing but not quite. I have a fairly large variety of phillips head and flat head screw drivers [in terms of size]. Any suggestions as to how to unscrew these?

Thanks.
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Old 2007-04-23, 02:54
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Well, you could quit playing gameboy, and get a car.
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Old 2007-04-23, 02:59
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T-T Why would I do something like that? And if i'm taking apart my Gameboy i clearly am not playing it.
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Old 2007-04-23, 03:18
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T-T Why would I do something like that? And if i'm taking apart my Gameboy i clearly am not playing it.
Because you're posting in gearheads, fool.
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Old 2007-04-23, 03:18
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Default Re: Easily undo-ing a security screw

some NAPA stores have security screws for sale.
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Old 2007-04-23, 16:56
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Taking a file/dremel to a normal screwdriver sometimes does the trick.

It is a Tri-Wing, though. I think. I haven't got my Brick around to check. Every other piece of Nintendo hardware uses 'em, and the cartridges use the weird "gamebit" screws.
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Old 2007-04-23, 18:18
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Default Re: Easily undo-ing a security screw

There isn't ANYTHING you can't solve with the correct amount of fire and explosives. Learn from this.
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Old 2007-04-23, 18:29
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Default Re: Easily undo-ing a security screw

If all else fails, get a left hand drill bit.

Drill down the center of the screw and the bit will get a grip after several turns and spin it out(since it's rotating counterclockwise).

I use mine on stripped screws all the time, no reason it wouldn't work on a screw that requires a special screw.
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Old 2007-04-23, 20:49
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Just burn the plastic around it.
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Old 2007-04-25, 05:32
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Default Re: Easily undo-ing a security screw

I am having a similar problem with the window here at the dorm. It is a six sided star with a peg in the middle. I can't destroy it, so that is out of the question. I haven't been able to track down a name for this screw or a tool to remove it.
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