Screw Driver For Torx Pinhead Screws.

[Cuban]

I'm tying to dismantle an external USB housing (Seagate) to upgrade the HDD inside, the unit is held together with Pinhead (anti-tamper) TORX security screws.

Any suggestions (in Pattaya if possible) of somewhere that would sell them?

I have tried the Amorn (?) shop in the basement of Tukcom on South Pattaya Road but didn't see them on display, tried asking but without a printed picture to refer to, my assistant was unable to assist.

Some pictures:

Nice site naming some of the security screws in use.

Edited February 13, 2009 by Reimar
added the woprd Screw to the topic titel!

[Farma]

Have a look in stores selling tools. The last set I bought was from a general odds and ends type shop that sold everything from electrical plugs to plastic coat hangers.

Look for a screwdriver handle pack that has an assortment of different driver bits but check the pack to see if it has the bits you need.

[sometime]

I'm tying to dismantle an external USB housing (Seagate) to upgrade the HDD inside, the unit is held together with Pinhead (anti-tamper) TORX security screws.

Any suggestions (in Pattaya if possible) of somewhere that would sell them?

I have tried the Amorn (?) shop in the basement of Tukcom on South Pattaya Road but didn't see them on display, tried asking but without a printed picture to refer to, my assistant was unable to assist.

Some pictures:

Nice site naming some of the security screws in use.

Try True Value opposite Tesco Sukumvit

[Cuban]

Try True Value opposite Tesco Sukumvit

Thanks I'll try them.

[Crossy]

I've found that a flat-blade driver will often slip between the pin and outer and engage in two of the Torx slots, OK if it's not too tight.

A friend with a lathe could drill out your regular Torx bits.

[Cuban]

Just adding some links that were PMed to me.

RS in Thailand.

Details of RS product including TORX OB aka TORX Pinhead.