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soulman_uk Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jun 17, 2006 Posts: 8
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 4:14 pm Post subject: Screwdriver ? to open TT1 |
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Hi,
Does anyone know what kind of screwdriver I need to open a tt1? the screws on the back are little hex bolts with a needle in the middle (best I can describe it) they are hidden under the rubber mounts ?
I have a cracked face on mine and someone has offered to dig one out for me. Looks easy to fix, just a straight under screw put new face on and bobs your uncle
ahhh yes and where do I buy one ?
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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They are Torx screws, you can get a set of the smaller sized ones from Maplins something along the lines of THESE - size T06 -
Just a quick word of warning - you are aware of what happens to the waranty when you open up the device? - Mike |
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soulman_uk Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Mike,
I guess I invalidate the warranty right.
Thanks for the link. |
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tonys66 Lifetime Member
Joined: May 25, 2006 Posts: 510 Location: norfolk
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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Yep warranty is useless if you open |
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timber Frequent Visitor
Joined: Jan 18, 2006 Posts: 422 Location: Wild and Windy SW Scotland UK
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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soulman_uk wrote: |
I guess I invalidate the warranty right.
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If you sent it back it would be a chargeable repair unless it was some malfunction of the mount that resulted in the unit falling , only question i have is that it is not just simply a piece of glass you may be in for a suprise when you get it open ( suggest you open up the donor unit first to see what is involved) why don't you contact TomTom for a repair quote before going any further. |
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soulman_uk Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 1:03 am Post subject: |
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so what I'm after is a t6 screwdriver ?
On the torx screws on the back of the tt1 there is a needle type thing stick out do torx screwdriver what a hole in them to allow for this or do the needle type things push in ?
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soulman_uk Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 1:09 am Post subject: |
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looking at pictures of the t6 screwdriver the head looks a little small just want to double check this is the right one ? |
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TomDavison Lifetime Member
Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 384 Location: Bedford, England
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Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 9:23 am Post subject: |
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The "needle" is an anti-tamper fitment, which will stop standard torx screwdrivers from being used. You need to buy a "security" torx set, which has a hole in the middle of the driver to fit over the needle. You can buy them from Halfords. |
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soulman_uk Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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thanks for that tom.
I was wondering what the tamper security thing was all about.
Will look see where I can by just a size 6 torx driver.
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
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Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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I use THIS SET as it fits almost anything from laptops, satnavs, GPS units car decks etc - not the cheapest but at least you always have the bit you need (and it does contain the Torx Secure bits) - Mike |
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