What type of bolts in back of One (V1)

glennk

Hi,

I've been using my TT One (4N00.001) on my motorcycle for around three years. Time is starting to take it's toll, in that the power connector is getting loose, causing intermittent charging. I need to keep checking I have a certain tension on the connector to ensure it makes a good connection.

Before, I succumb to the temptation of a Zumo, I want to have a go at re-tensioning the power socket on my device. My problem is I cant seem to find the type of driver I need to remove the 4 screws/bolts in the back of the unit. They are hex/allen bolts but have a 'pin' sticking up in the middle of the hex socket. I assume these are 'security' screws, but what are they called? What tool to I search for to remove these little pests?

Any help gratefully received.

Regards,

Glenn

mikealder · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 10:44 pm Post subject:

The type of fasteners are known as Torx bits, Maplins stock a range of suitable bits that will fit a standard socket drive should you have an outlet local to yourself and they are not too costly - Mike

glennk · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 11:05 pm Post subject:

andy-c1 · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 11:15 pm Post subject:

i got a set if you like Wink

to be honest i've had my set for a while as i needed it for work ,but if i remember correctly i got mine from halfords and seen them at hardware stores too
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henryg · Regular Visitor Joined: Jul 05, 2005 Posts: 78

glennk · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 1:29 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the feedback guys.

For info, I got a set of mixed 'security bits' form maplin today. Contains the required 'hex security' bits I needed, as well as torx, offset philips & several other types I've never seen before. 33 pieces in total for £7.99, hopefully I'll be able to eek another season out of this device before upgrading.

Glenn

Andy_P · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 3:11 pm Post subject:

...and just think of what else you can open now! Twisted Evil

My kettle had what looked like ordinary pozidrive or phillips head screws but with only three slots not four. The same set of security bits I'd bought for the TomTom had the right ones for that too.

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