thegamezmaster Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Does anyone know how to get those screws out that look like a star type pattern on the inside of the screw with a post in the middle? Is there a bit anywhere that can be bought to remove them? Thanks in advance for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Yeah there's a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegamezmaster Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Yeah there's a few Dumb question, do they have the hole in the middle to remove the ps security screws? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegamezmaster Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Forgot to ask but do you know which ones work with genesis ps? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 (edited) Whichever ones appear to. I don't have the power supply in front of me, but just look & match the bits to your power supply's screw. I think what you want is called a "tamper proof security bit", but I don't know the specific size. You should be able to buy a small set of six or so & one should fit. edit: does this appear to fit? Edited March 21, 2012 by Rex Dart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegamezmaster Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Whichever ones appear to. I don't have the power supply in front of me, but just look & match the bits to your power supply's screw. I think what you want is called a "tamper proof security bit", but I don't know the specific size. You should be able to buy a small set of six or so & one should fit. edit: does this appear to fit? Thanks, looks like it. Don't know if I need that long. But thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpugmire Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Some places also call those "Security Torx Bits". Just a little info to aid in your search. Also, check auto parts stores like Autozone. They will carry them, no need to pay for shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Tomlin Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Also be aware that power supplies that have screws to hold them together may still be glued together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegamezmaster Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 Also be aware that power supplies that have screws to hold them together may still be glued together. Yup, but thanks for the reminder. Time to hunt down the dremel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegamezmaster Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 Just wish I knew what size bit to get. Does anyone here know what size. Hate to order a whole set for one bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegamezmaster Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Update: finally found something to work but don't know how to tell what size bit to buy. Thanks again for everyone's help with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendawg Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Take it with you to the local hardware store, or failing that, Home Depot or Lowe's and test the bits out right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unholy Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 You need security Torx size 10 (T10-H). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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