mac tool

From: Todd Osborne <todd.osborne_at_barnstormer-software.com>
Date: Tue Jan 19 23:02:20 1999

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_at_u.washington.edu
> [mailto:CLASSICCMP-owner_at_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
>
>
> > 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.
>
> I ended up getting my long torx bit at a local auto parts store.
>
> <<<John>>>
>
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