I'm sick of this shit

[–] ScorpioGlitch 6 points (+6|-0)

They seem to think that you shouldn't have a right to repair anything you own. Be the consumer and buy another, Mr. Walking Wallet.

[–] xyzzy 5 points (+5|-0)

Torx is actually the best commonly "standard" for screws in cases like this. But you need the exactly right size screwdrivers and maybe they use a half size. Two small sets will give you most sizes double, you need one large set. Sometimes the screws are fastened with lock-tight or something too.

[–] InnocentBystander 4 points (+4|-0)

Many manufacturers use non-standard sizes, or an altered profile, to prevent a regular set of torx drivers from working. The hollow tips are a common one.
Torx is usually the best for these applications, but not the specific 'fuck-you' sizes that these assholes use.

[–] xyzzy 4 points (+4|-0)

Many manufacturers use non-standard sizes, or an altered profile, to prevent a regular set of torx drivers from working.

Or to avoid licensing fees, usually the vendors which are very strict when it comes to their patents.

Torx is used because it sticks to tools and can therefore be screwed by machines.

But I agree, there are way too many manufacturers which use proprietary or one way only screws.

[–] [Deleted] 2 points (+2|-0)

The hollow tips are a common one.

The hollow tips were known as tamper-proof screws. I had a set of drivers from when I worked on arcade machines. They made it much harder for the little ~~shits~~ customers to vandalize or break into the machines using daddy's tools.

[–] E-werd 2 points (+2|-0)

With a lot of torx heads you can get by with a well-fitting slotted screwdriver.

[–] PMYA [OP] 1 points (+1|-0)

I think it's too small to do this. I'm going to keep filing it down until it works. If not I'll have to find some more.

[–] chmod 1 points (+1|-0)

My God, literally the best example of a 1st world problem. How will you survive?

[–] heywoodnj 1 points (+1|-0)

Apple: I need a triwing screw driver just to replace the battery. Sorry I won't work on your mac.

John deer: I need a Bulgarian software hack to get around your bullshit firmware? I'll do it someones livelihood depends on it can't say I'll be happy about it.

GM VW all automakers FUCKYOU!

https://ifixit.org/ it has helped me a time or 5.

[–] Adhdferret 1 points (+1|-0)

Security bit set from Amazon dude.....6.99 two day shipping and you will never have that problem again. The fucks with tiny hands and small constitution have a divit in those torx screws you can't see, but it is there and you will round out those shits so quick.

[–] PMYA [OP] 0 points (+0|-0)

I think its just a poorly made screw as I managed to get the others out, the first three were easy. I'll keep grinding the screwdriver down, it'll come out eventually.

[–] [Deleted] 1 points (+1|-0)

I dont play videogames, but I could FEEL the frustration in this post. felt like I needed to throw something across the room to regain my manliness.

[–] Owlchemy 1 points (+1|-0)

I'd drill the damn stubborn ones out.

[–] PMYA [OP] 1 points (+1|-0)

I can't, it is in a place where there's probably some important shit underneath it.

[–] Owlchemy 1 points (+1|-0)

Bummer. I hate those torx heads too ... bastards!

I'm sick of this shit

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