Re: [NTLK] [OT] Mac SE cracking

From: Victor Rehorst <victor_at_newtontalk.net>
Date: Fri Dec 08 2006 - 08:34:43 EST

Martin Joseph wrote:
> On Dec 7, 2006, at 8:44 PM, Dan Fackler wrote:
>
>> It's not as small as the T8-- I actually think it's a T15- any way
>> it's the same size Torx used for GM headlight swaps.
>>
>> I used a putty knife as a 'case cracker'.
>
>
> Huh, that appears to be true (the T-15 thing). My memory has faded
> apparently (I still have a long handled one purchased in a mac opener
> kit many years ago with case splitter that I chucked once I got the
> trick of opening these without it).

I once got a long-handled Torx driver for this job from Active Surplus in
Toronto. (Do I know where that tool is now? No idea...) You might want to
check your local electronics / tool surplus store, if there's one in your area...

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