Taking a modern hard disk apart?
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Are tools commonly available for screws used in hard disks? I have a hard disk that I want to take apart, but I can't find a tool for the screws. I believe it to be of the Torx type, and I have some like in this picture: However, even the smallest one (marked "82 T10") is still too large. Is it eas…
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Yes, just look for a "Torx" Screw driver. I bought a entire set of "security" bits off of eBay for £5 and includes MANY nice tools Typically for hard drives, you need a mix of T3, T5, and T8 depending on manufacturer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torx
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