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    iPhone fits device with fixings that are almost impossible for you to remove

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Tinderbox (UK), Jan 21, 2011.

  1. Tinderbox (UK)

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    Apple fits iPhone 4 with fixings almost impossible to remove | Mail Online

     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jan 21, 2011
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    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    time to file edges on a torx driver again I think.
     
    crazycanuk, Jan 21, 2011
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    BigCoolJesus Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wow....give them credit for trying to keep their devices locked up tighter then a chastity belt. Jeez Apple (but I still love your products!)
     
    BigCoolJesus, Jan 21, 2011
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    Within no time you will be able to buy the right screwdriver from China/Hong Kong for pennies.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jan 21, 2011
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    This pisses me off though
     
    Double 0, Jan 21, 2011
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    They use the same fastener on the underside of the late 2010 MBA's.

    iFixit sells the pentalobe "torx" and exhibits its use on their teardowns.
    I see that the tool is also available on Ebay too. But I might have reservations about the Ebay ones, as the screw tip is so small that a cheap/junk tool can really do some damage. Just as I would never use a cheap Phillips head on my old MB to upgrade the memory. A substandard tool can easily damage the screw if it gives way or is misshapen to permit inadequate engagement.
     
    SP Forsythe, Jan 21, 2011
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    i have bought specific-application tooldrivers manufactured in china before for cheap on ebay. never damaged anything with them. the screwdrivers have always seemed fine and sturdy.

    in my experience you have to really try if your goal is to damage a screw. you need to strip the screw by using a screwdriver that doesn't correctly fit, repeatedly.
     
    masterchef341, Jan 22, 2011
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  8. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    meh, sorry but I really don't think this is that big of a deal... don't drop your phone and you won't have to fix it. simple.
     
    yuio, Jan 22, 2011
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    Simpler said than done. :rolleyes:

    My Captivate has been dropped several times and it bounces...LOL. I can't imagine what my phone would look like if I had an iPhone 4. Too much glass.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Jan 25, 2011
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    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    well if I ever drop my iPhone 4, I'll let you know ;).
     
    yuio, Jan 25, 2011
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    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    I've dropped my iPhone 4 several times, even on to cement.. was always afraid I had busted it, but it keeps on going with no problems. The gorilla glass is quite strong and doesn't crack easy at all.
     
    doh123, Jan 25, 2011
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  12. shurcooL

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    I don't care about this. I have no reason to open up my iPhone. If it ever needs being fixed, I'll take it to Apple and let their professional hands do the dirty work.
     
    shurcooL, Jan 25, 2011
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    I'm sure we'll find tools available on the net before too long similar to the tri-wing screwdriver. Apple was using it as a deterant in trying to prevent people from removing their batteries from the MBPs. But that didn't stop anyone.

    This all reminds me of an episode I saw on tv once...

    YouTube - Arthur invents a screwdriver

    - Ben
     
    ygohome, Jan 27, 2011
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  14. SP Forsythe

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    That's really funny... LOL
    We should call these new screws apple is using the "A" screw.
    Insert the screwdriver "A" tip into the corresponding "A-Hole", and twist gently. :D
     
    SP Forsythe, Jan 27, 2011
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