Skip to main content

External storage options by Seagate, usually connected by USB, available in many storage sizes and form factors.

46 Questions View all

Can’t find screw bit for External HD

Can’t figure out the screw bit needed for this and that’s after going through my bits in my pro tech tool kit.

Block Image

Answer this question I have this problem too

Is this a good question?

Score 0
Add a comment

2 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

That looks like a Torx TR6, TR8 or TR10 screw. There are two versions of Torx these with a pin in the middle is the security version (TR)

By chance is this a five lobe screw? Your image is not very clear, then that would be a 5-Point Tamper Resistant Star Bit

Block Image

TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver Image

Product

TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver

$5.99

TR10 Torx Security Screwdriver Image

Product

TR10 Torx Security Screwdriver

$5.99

TR6 Torx Security Screwdriver Image

Product

TR6 Torx Security Screwdriver

$5.99

Was this answer helpful?

Score 3

1 Comment:

Typical T6 or T8 security Torx screw.

by

Add a comment

Hi @danj ,

Here’s a better view of it to confirm

Block Image

Click on image to make it even bigger ;-)

Cheers

Was this answer helpful?

Score 3

6 Comments:

@jayeff - Ha! You've got younger eye's ;-}

by

So since that’s a five ‘star’ what’s the exact bit name I would need?

by

@gingersenpai

See the link regarding the 5 point tamper resistant star bit in the above answer

by

Hi @danj,

Don't know about that. I'm pushing 70 this year ;-)

Cheers

by

Show 1 more comment

Add a comment

Add your answer

Scott Vogel will be eternally grateful.
View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 0

Past 7 Days: 0

Past 30 Days: 0

All Time: 83