Re: [NTLK] [OT] Mac SE cracking

You can get a 6-inch T-15 from Sears. That will reach those screws at
the top. You don't really need a special tool to "crack" the case. I
had one of those back in 1984 but I have opened classic Macs without
the tool for years. Place the Mac screen side down on a cushioning
surface (towels for instance). Remove the four screws. Thump the case
with your open hands on both sides of the case simultaneously. Works
every time.

george

On Dec 8, 2006, at 12:13 AM, 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).
>
> Here is a link to a bunch of info. I personally recommend against
> the Allen wrench idea.
>
> http://home24.inet.tele.dk/ccadams/se/torx.html
>
> Marty
>
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