On Tue, 22 Jan 2002, Pete Turnbull wrote:
> On Jan 22, 9:37, Tothwolf wrote:
> > On Mon, 21 Jan 2002, Tony Duell wrote:
> >
> > > There are some security screws it doesn't cover. Most notably, 'System
> > > Zero', which is commonly used in electronic and computer equipment.
> I've
> > > found modems assembled with those, for what reason nobody seems to
> know...
> >
> > What do these look like? Are they the ones with a raised line across the
> > head of the screw?
>
> They look like a Torx screw head turned inside out. Imagine something
> between a pan head and a round head (ie slightly domed) with six small
> notches in the edge. The sides are sloping/curved and they're usually
> hardened, and the edges of the notches are slightly rounded off so you
> can't get a grip with pliers. There's a picture at
> http://website.lineone.net/~dave.cushman/zeroscrew.jpg
Ok, these are also known as "external line head" screws. Some people also
refer to the removal bit as a "gamebit".
The 33 piece security bit set does not contain bits to fit these, but MCM
and many other companies sell them.
-Toth
Received on Tue Jan 22 2002 - 15:15:35 GMT
