what kind of screw driver do I use to open a laptop?

[stingbandel]

I am trying to open my compaq laptop but it uses a weird screw. It's looks like the star kinda thing

does anybody know what kind of screw driver do I need to use to open it?


thanks




Darno

 

[aircooled]

It's probably the "truss-head" screw used by most compaq equipment. I'm only familiar with their desktops, so I can't tell you what size you need for a laptop. But most likely it's the "truss" head.

 

[wolf papa]

never tried to get into a Compaq laptop, but I have found Torx-head bits included in some really cheap screwdriver sets (the ones with interchangable bits) G/L 🙂

 

[corkyg]

Those are Torx-Head screws, and they are used by a lot of manufacturers - not just compaq. You can find them in most any hardware store. Ace is the place!

Torx

 

[stingbandel]

Originally posted by: corky-g
Those are Torx-Head screws, and they are used by a lot of manufacturers - not just compaq. You can find them in most any hardware store. Ace is the place!

<a class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.aaronsscrewdrivers.com/InsertBits.htm" target=blank>Torx</A>

bingo

you got it, it's the torx. and you are right, it is used by IBM also


do you think Home depot has it?

I don't see any ace hardware near my place


thanks


Darno

 

[DoOLiE11]

yeah they are the same scerws used in nokia phone

so if u've changed your face plate a few times on your phone u can use that same screwdriver

 

[Johnnie]

that be a Torx T6 🙂

 

[aircooled]

Torx not Truss...oops my bad...... ;-)

 

[stingbandel]

thanks...

I got it already but dang... it's hard to open my compaq laptop



I tried it for hours but something is holding it

 

[Tot]

Dont forget to unscrew the screws in the battery compartments if something is holding you back.


I have one question. You have the compaq900z right? And is it easy to change the dvd drive? Just two screws right?

 

[RickH]

If you don't know what a Torx screw is- you have no business opening your laptop.

 

[dkozloski]

Try a Chicago screwdriver. That's a big hammer.

 

[alkemyst]

*sigh* torx are very common. Since computers have been around.