Solved! What type of screwdriver to use to open back of 2.5" HDD

[abraham84]

Hello,
What type of screw driver I need to open the back (PCB) of a 2.5" HDD? Please check this following video around 2:57, that's the one I need.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I95kss9PKwI

I've tried all screw drivers I've but none fit this.

 

[pcgeek11]

Torx Bit. Very small torx bit. I would guess a size 4 or 5. All I have messed with are a 6 for the cover, but the board is smaller.

 

[abraham84]

Torx Bit. Very small torx bit. I would guess a size 4 or 5. All I have messed with are a 6 for the cover, but the board is smaller.

Torx are star shaped. These screws are cross shaped. See the image. They look like Frearson screws https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_screw_drives#Frearson or may be Phillips?

 

[corkyg]

Look like small Phillips to me. anyway, they should work

 

[abraham84]

Look like small Phillips to me. anyway, they should work

Yes I hope PH000 or PH00 is the right one, have ordered them let's see how it goes.

 

[pcgeek11]

Torx are star shaped. These screws are cross shaped. See the image. They look like Frearson screws https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_screw_drives#Frearson or may be Phillips?

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What brand of HDD is that?

I just pulled one out of my spares drawer and it had Torx Screws holding the board on the back of the drive.

Japanese Industrial Standard ( JIS ) is what you are looking for.

what is a JIS - Google Suche

Used a lot in Notebook construction, most use a jewelers screwdriver set to extract them, but they could cause damage to the screw if your not careful.

 

[abraham84]

What brand of HDD is that?

I just pulled one out of my spares drawer and it had Torx Screws holding the board on the back of the drive.

Japanese Industrial Standard ( JIS ) is what you are looking for.

It is Toshiba MK4025GAS. Does anyone knows for sure what is it? JIS or Phillips?

 

[abraham84]

I already have a bit set with JIS bits in it, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Precision-Screwdriver-Magnetic-Electronics-Electronic/dp/B01JKQ7GTC

I've tried all none of them can open it. I don't have Phillips so I suspect it's Phillips.

 

[abraham84]

Well it's already damaged for sure after trying so many bits in it. This HDD is gone anyways, I want to extract PCB and sell it on ebay and destroy the disk to prevent data.

 

[pcgeek11]

I already have a bit set with JIS bits in it, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Precision-Screwdriver-Magnetic-Electronics-Electronic/dp/B01JKQ7GTC

I've tried all none of them can open it. I don't have Phillips so I suspect it's Phillips.

Well the image you posted is a JIS Screw. They may be installed with locktite thread locker.

 

[abraham84]

Well the image you posted is a JIS Screw. They may be installed with locktite thread locker.

Thanks yes they are indeed JIS, I just manage to get it finally. Tx for the help.

 

[pcgeek11]

I already have a bit set with JIS bits in it, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Precision-Screwdriver-Magnetic-Electronics-Electronic/dp/B01JKQ7GTC

I've tried all none of them can open it. I don't have Phillips so I suspect it's Phillips.

The set that you linked does have Phillips bits also:

56 bits in the following sizes:

Flathead sizes 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4 mm

JIS sizes 000, 00, 0, 1

Hex sizes 0.9, 1.3, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 6.0 mm

Phillips sizes 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.5

Torx sizes T3, T4, T5, T6,T7

Torx Security TR8, TR9, TR10, TR15, TR20 (compatible with non-security) Y2.0 Y3.0

Triangle size 2.3

U2.6

Pentalobe sizes 0.8 1.2 1.5 2.0 (iPhone, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro)

Tri-point Y000 Screwdriver size 1.5mm (for Apple Watch and iPhone 7)

iPhone Standoff Screwdriver Bit size Y0.8

Square sizes #0, #1, #2

Nut Driver sizes 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 5.5, 5 mm

 

[abraham84]

The set that you linked does have Phillips bits also:
Phillips sizes 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.5

You are so right, thanks for pointing it out.