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Where to buy a Tri-Wing Screwdriver (Ie. Nintendo Wii Proprietary screwdriver)?? local please

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TheGizmo

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I need a screwdriver to open up my nintendo wii, its in the shape of a Y or a peace sign, except each of the 3 wings are equi-distant from eachother and equal in legnth. Kind of like philips but philips has 4 wings, this has 3. Anyone know where to buy one?

I already tried HOme Depot and Radio Shack with no luck.. I did find it online but I'd rather get it locally as this will be my weakend project.

update: tried Ace Hardware as well.. i've found a few places that carry the bit for a drill but that won't fit into the hole that the screw is in unfortunately, so I'll have to find an actual screw driver.


Thanks
 
Triwing screwdrivers are normally only available online. People have had success cutting a philips head screwdriver so its only a single V. But to avoid stripping any screwheads, just spend the $10-15 to order one online.
 
I got mine at Play-Asia.com I think. Reasonably quick. If you felt like driving a bit, I could lend it to you. Or if you want I could mail it to you and you could mail it back.
 
Originally posted by: PCMarcelino
Sears has them.
Craftsman 32 pc. Security Screwdriver and Bit Set
Sears item #00947486000 Mfr. model #47486
Tri-wing Screw Bits

(Sorry, can't link page correctly)
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thanks for the effort, but unfortunately that is a bit that fits in a screwdriver or a drill.... the nintendo has the screw thats dipped down into a plastic casing that the bit won't fint into.. only a thinner screw driver will fit into the casing :-/ sucks.,.. just got back from Ace Hardware, and had the same problem there... they only have the bit
 
Originally posted by: mugs
I got mine at Play-Asia.com I think. Reasonably quick. If you felt like driving a bit, I could lend it to you. Or if you want I could mail it to you and you could mail it back.
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Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: mugs
I got mine at Play-Asia.com I think. Reasonably quick. If you felt like driving a bit, I could lend it to you. Or if you want I could mail it to you and you could mail it back.
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oh sweet 🙂 i might have to take you up on that offer, thats real nice of you. I m gonna see what I Can dig up in the area tomorrow and if nothing I'll definately take you up on that. Thanks mugs :beer: for you
 
bump for the night crew....... anyone ever buy one of these from a store? i found it for $6 shipped via internet but i'd still rather try to get it done this weakend instead. mugs thanks for the offer, but it'll cost me more for you to mail it to me and me ship it back then buying one from play-asia. i do appreciate the offer though, that was nice of you. if you ever venture to south jersey we should get a beer 🙂
 
Originally posted by: biggestmuff
Craftsman and Lisle make the part you need. Try Sears, Ace, Napa, or any other parts stores.
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i'll check out sears tomorrow, tried Ace already.. is the part you're speaking of the bit for a driver or the actual screw driver? i've found the bit locally, but it won't fit into the hole that nintendo made.. its like a deep hole that will only allow a thin screwdriver to fit into, about 2 inches deep before the screw head. thanks
 
Originally posted by: ShotgunSteven
eBay. Same screws that Nintendo puts on most of their hardware including the portables, if I recall correctly.
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yea well like i mentioned two or three times in this thread, ive found it online in multiple places but im trying to find it locally so i have a project for the weakened.
 
Originally posted by: TheGizmo
Originally posted by: biggestmuff
Craftsman and Lisle make the part you need. Try Sears, Ace, Napa, or any other parts stores.
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i'll check out sears tomorrow, tried Ace already.. is the part you're speaking of the bit for a driver or the actual screw driver? i've found the bit locally, but it won't fit into the hole that nintendo made.. its like a deep hole that will only allow a thin screwdriver to fit into, about 2 inches deep before the screw head. thanks
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Just do what I did, I trimmed with a blade the plastic away to make that hole larger so the triwing tip fit.
 
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