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    E1705 w/7900GS - replacing TIM w/AS5 - What size Torx head does it take?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jivetrky, Sep 18, 2006.

  1. jivetrky

    jivetrky Newbie

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    A few weeks ago I opened up my E1705 to change the TIM to AS5 (the CPU, NB, and VID) But I found that the VId card, a 7900GS, uses Torx head screws to secure it. The smallest one I had was a T10 and it didn't fit.

    Currently I can't afford to buy a whole set (Yes even though it would probably be had for only $10-$15). So I'd like to just get either a single bit or a single screwdriver. But I don't know for sure what size I need. Can someone that has done this please let me know what size I need and if it's a security/tamper resistant bit or a normal one.

    Thank you!
     
    jivetrky, Sep 18, 2006
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  2. LapQuest

    LapQuest Notebook Consultant

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    bump
    So I can find out also.
     
    LapQuest, Sep 19, 2006
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    LapQuest Notebook Consultant

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    Ok here is your answer. Do not use the screws with the star or hex use the standard phillips. Those other screws I think are to remove the heat sink. I did not have mine at the time and could not tell you then.
     
    LapQuest, Sep 25, 2006
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    ivan300 Newbie

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    I believe it is a T-8
     
    ivan300, Sep 25, 2006
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