A500 question

Specksynder · 06 August 2011, 12:13

Hi all.
I'm trying to remove the two screws that are in the rear of the A500 (In each input, mouse, joystick etc.).
I tried with a few tools but i ruined them

Seems to be an hexagonal screw with a thread inside, so i wonder which is the tool i need for removing it.
Any help really much appreciated thank you.

Jope · 06 August 2011, 12:27

A hex socket is what you should use. Either from a precision tool kit or just a 1/4" drive or smaller metric socket set would probably have the tool you need.

Try to get thin walled sockets so that they fit between the nut and D connector wall, too big and the D connector gets deformed.

I use one from an old precision tool kit.. I think that particular tool is the only one I still have left from that kit. :-D

cosmicfrog · 06 August 2011, 12:37

I just use some pointy nose pliers

prowler · 06 August 2011, 14:01

What you require is a 5.0mm nut driver. A local cut-price shop sells a set of precision drivers which includes 3.0, 4.0 amd 5.0mm nut drivers for less than £1 GBP.

As you would expect, the set is not of the best quality but nonetheless ideal for a job like this.

Jope · 06 August 2011, 14:08

/thread.

06 August 2011, 12:13	#1
Specksynder Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italy Age: 47 Posts: 445	A500 question Hi all. I'm trying to remove the two screws that are in the rear of the A500 (In each input, mouse, joystick etc.). I tried with a few tools but i ruined them Seems to be an hexagonal screw with a thread inside, so i wonder which is the tool i need for removing it. Any help really much appreciated thank you.

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06 August 2011, 12:27	#2
Jope - Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 43 Posts: 9,861	A hex socket is what you should use. Either from a precision tool kit or just a 1/4" drive or smaller metric socket set would probably have the tool you need. Try to get thin walled sockets so that they fit between the nut and D connector wall, too big and the D connector gets deformed. I use one from an old precision tool kit.. I think that particular tool is the only one I still have left from that kit. :-D

06 August 2011, 12:37	#3
cosmicfrog The 1 who ribbits Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: leek, Staffs, UK Age: 56 Posts: 3,557	I just use some pointy nose pliers

06 August 2011, 14:01	#4
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	What you require is a 5.0mm nut driver. A local cut-price shop sells a set of precision drivers which includes 3.0, 4.0 amd 5.0mm nut drivers for less than £1 GBP. As you would expect, the set is not of the best quality but nonetheless ideal for a job like this.

06 August 2011, 14:08	#5
Jope - Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 43 Posts: 9,861	/thread.

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