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Torx screwdriver for ps4

  • 26-03-2016 11:54AM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 341 ✭✭


    Does anyone know where I can get Torx screwdriver for opening PS4? Seems I need Tr8 or tr9.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,622 ✭✭✭Revoker88


    I know maplins do sets but they are not cheap. Also amazon do them.

    You mind if i ask why your taking it apart?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 341 ✭✭vicadd


    Thanks. Don't see any on Maplins site. The sets seem to have the normal Torx, not the ones with hole in centre. Was hoping to get one locally rather than online. I found a set in Woodies that had the right size bit I think but it was 32 euro, so didn't want to spend that much!

    Looking for these to clean out PS4 fan as has gotten Very Loud lately.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,622 ✭✭✭Revoker88


    If they are that expensive in woodies ther likely to cost a fortune in maplins. A lot of money for something that probably wont see a lot of use.

    Id get it on amazon man,its likely to cost you less than €10 on there for the one you need.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,266 ✭✭✭Keith186


    Ones with the hole are called security torx. I got a set like this before for £5 years ago on eBay, should get something similar somewhere...

    Phone local hardware and ask, usually way cheaper than the big chains for odd bits.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/PIECES-SECURITY-TORX-SCREWDRIVERS-BITS/dp/B002QPHK3C


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,372 ✭✭✭glynf


    vicadd wrote: »
    Does anyone know where I can get Torx screwdriver for opening PS4? Seems I need Tr8 or tr9.

    Try a proper tool shop, they usually sell them individually or the bit/set of same. Got a set a while back in McQuillans in Dublin.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 341 ✭✭vicadd


    Looks like Maplins do have a set like you got Keith186;
    http://www.maplin.ie/p/33-piece-security-bit-set-a87qu

    Will give local hardware a try.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 341 ✭✭vicadd


    Sorted- Hardware shop in Donaghmede
    Same set for 13 in Maplins, was only 5 Euro (reduced from 8).
    Case opened, dust removed, hopefully it helps with the fan noise.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 266 ✭✭blackplum123


    If you are not in a hurry try Ali express


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,622 ✭✭✭Revoker88


    Seeet,thats a nice price to get a set for.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,975 ✭✭✭jonerkinsella


    For future reference... Aldi sell the sets with bits quite regular ,cheaply with loads of different security bits included . I used these sets regular for stripping ps3's .


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,266 ✭✭✭Keith186


    vicadd wrote: »
    Sorted- Hardware shop in Donaghmede
    Same set for 13 in Maplins, was only 5 Euro (reduced from 8).
    Case opened, dust removed, hopefully it helps with the fan noise.

    They have everything in that little shop and far cheaper than most places.


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