Pentalobe Screws and Apple Watch
I was wondering if anyone knew what exact size the pentalobe screws on the Apple Watch band adapter.
Thank you for your help.
Is this a good question?
Score
11
230377
5 Answers
Chosen Solution
Rep: 67
3
Confirmed Penalobe screw size for the Apple Watch Classic or Modern Buckle bands. The size is an IPR3 , TS3, this is one size larger than what is used to open the iPhone case.
Was this answer helpful?
Score
3
where can i buy those ?
I have this set - Wiha 6 PC Precision Pentalobe Screwdriver Set For Use on Apple® Products 26794, You can buy these from Ebay or Amazon for $40
Thanks, if the screwdriver is larger then iPhone screws, then is it same as MacBook or MacBook Air? Still looking for competitive screw driver. Thanks.
There are as I said only 3 sizes of pentalobe screws. The ifixit 54-bit screwdriver kit has all 3 included. Or you can get the pro tech tool kit. That includes the bit set and much more.
Although there is no (known) official standard naming-scheme; the size is commonly known as P-sizes. TS-sizes are sometimes used; but leave room for mixing up with regular Torx Sizes. Many sources are using the wrong scheme (i.e. mixing P- and T- naming). The following sizes are used by iFixit.com:
Pentalobe sizes
P-Sizes TS-Sizes Dimension Usage
P1 TS0 Unknown Unknown
P2 TS1 0.8 mm iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5C, 5S, 6, 6 Plus
P3 TS2 Unknown Unknown
P4 TS3 Unknown Unknown
P5 TS4 1.2 mm MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Retina Display
P6 TS5 1.5 mm MacBook Pro (2009) Battery - 15” only. Also known as Apple specialty tool 922-9101
Most Helpful Answer
Rep: 421
4
Pentalobe Driver sizes
Who knows what is the exact name and tooling to remove the pentalobe screws to change the leather watch strap? Is it a TX4?
The exact size for the Apple Watch Band is PL2 0.9 mm
It's hard to find. Look for wiha pentalobe 5-point driver set
Pentalobe sizes
P sizes TS sizes PL sizes[11] Dimension Usage
P1 TS0 Unknown
P2 TS1 PL1 0.8 mm iPhone 4 (Late), 4S, 5, 5C, 5S, 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus
P3 TS2 Unknown
PL2 0.9 mm Apple Watch Band
P4 TS3 Unknown
PL3 1.1 mm
P5 TS4 PL4 1.2 mm MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Retina Display
P6 TS5 PL5 1.5 mm MacBook Pro (2009) Battery - 15” only. Also known as Apple specialty tool 922-9101
PL6 1.6 mm
The iFixit set only includes P2, P5 and P6.
Was this answer helpful?
Score
4
Here is a set that has it:
Rep: 2.2k
10
4
3
i imagine its the one used for the iPhone. there are 3 sizes i know of so id say get all 3 and let us know
Was this answer helpful?
Score
0
And now a forth size
So I've purchased a 0.8 and a 1.2 pentalobe driver and the 0.8 is too small and the 1.2 is too big... Can anyone confirm one that they've bought and personally used to work?
Was this answer helpful?
Score
0
Yes I have confirmed that the set I posted above from Wiha has the correct size for apple watch.
Rep: 369
7
2
4
I bought my Pentalobe drivers from KC Tools Co.. Great to deal with and purchase from. Look into Wiha and PL2.
Here are a couple links to a sets:
Was this answer helpful?
Score
0
4 Comments
What band adapter?
by Nope
Please post a picture of what you're talking about.
by mayer
The factory classic leather buckle band has pentelope screws that hold the metal adapters that hook onto the apple watch.
by David D Dick
Here is a link for buyers in the U.K. who just want the single, compatible screwdriver to work with Apple's Classic Leather buckle straps:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00U2HD...
by Richard Belcher