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Matthew Greenfield <matti@grnfield.u-net.com> wrote:

> I want to open my PowerBook and totally destroy it - well I want to fix
> a new floppy. What instrument do I need (and where do I get one?).

Hmm...  If PowerBooks are anything like my Portable, then you only need
a suitable prising tool to disengage the fiendish plastic clips on the
inside of the case.  I found an array of thin-bladed screwdrivers worked
well.

Alternatively, you could try a hammer ;-)

Rowland.

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Thanks for the advice but it looks like I need a special screwdriver,
some sort of star shape, a double phillips (?) or something.

It's probably 45 quid + VAT from an Apple dealer.

Cheers,
Matti.

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> Matthew Greenfield <matti@grnfield.u-net.com> wrote:
> 
> > I want to open my PowerBook and totally destroy it - well I want to fix
> > a new floppy. What instrument do I need (and where do I get one?).
> 
> Hmm...  If PowerBooks are anything like my Portable, then you only need
> a suitable prising tool to disengage the fiendish plastic clips on the
> inside of the case.  I found an array of thin-bladed screwdrivers worked
> well.
> 
> Alternatively, you could try a hammer ;-)
> 
> Rowland.


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Matthew Greenfield <matti@grnfield.u-net.com> wrote:

> Thanks for the advice but it looks like I need a special screwdriver,
> some sort of star shape, a double phillips (?) or something.
> 
> It's probably 45 quid + VAT from an Apple dealer.
> 
> Cheers,
> Matti.

I think what you need is a Torx-8 screwdriver - but as to where you'd
find one....

Tim

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>Thanks for the advice but it looks like I need a special screwdriver,
>some sort of star shape, a double phillips (?) or something.
>
>It's probably 45 quid + VAT from an Apple dealer.

I know the type you mean - I had an old Philips stereo which used the
same thing.  All I did was take an old thin flat-bed screwdriver, and
filed the blade down so it was just the right size to fit in one of
the 4 slots.

As long as the screws aren't fitted too tightly (which is unlikely)
then you shouldn't cause any damage to the screws.  Make sure the
blade fits really well though and don't force it too much.

Russ.