--- Tony Duell <ard_at_p850ug1.demon.co.uk> wrote: > >
> >
> > --- Tony Duell <ard_at_p850ug1.demon.co.uk> wrote: >
> > screw holding the lid on was made of purest cheesium alloy, and just
>
> Argh!!.
>
> For some odd reason many manufacturers use at least one tamperproof screw
> in their PSU housings. You'll find a PCB held down by half a dozen normal
> Phillips screws and _one_ tamperproof Torx, for example. That's one
> reason for buying a set of tamperproof drivers...
>
I've never come across that - but i'm still always careful to make sure i've got the correct
fitting screw-driver, and that i'm holding it correctly. Munching up screws, especially
countersunk ones like these, is _really_ anoying. I learned my lesson the hard way - I bought a
japanese motorcycle. The fasters, and in general all metal on it, are made of the softest of the
soft crappy steel/alloy. You have to be so carefull with everything, or you bank manager will be
laughing all the way to wherever he keeps his money !
Like I said - need to drill it out - then I can have a looksie, and figure out what failed. I'll
get back to the list on that one.
Dave.
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Received on Fri Dec 08 2000 - 04:33:01 GMT