Nintendo Security Screwdriver?

Discussion in 'Modding and Hacking - Consoles and Electronics' started by slapducky, Jan 5, 2013.

  1. slapducky

    slapducky Robust Member

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    This may be the wrong place, but w/e.

    I recently bought this, and, naturally, it just ends in a circle. No notches whatsoever. Pisses me off that they get away with this, really.

    But now I need a real one. Can anyone point me to where I might get a proper Tri-Wing screwdriver (if that's the proper name)? Not a bit, but the actual handheld tool.
     
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    Gamebit or more correctly 3.8mm and 4.5mm Inverted Torx.
     
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    FireAza Shake! Shake!

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    Depends what he's trying to open. Most handhelds use Triwing screws, the type he mentioned, but if he's trying to open up a console, a gamebit would be what he needs.
     
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    He originally bought a gamebit, but it was broken. He said he thinks its called a triwing, he was linked to a triwing and said he was wrong. So its a gamebit. Not a hard conversation to follow?
     
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    FireAza Shake! Shake!

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    It it sometimes! There's so many characters and keeping track of their motivations, not the mention the rapidly changing plot and the continual adding of new sub-plots can make the viewing experience challenging ;)

    But yes, get yourself a gamebit, I brought one off eBay that works fine!
     
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    Wont open what he wanted though.
     
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    I opened a few games witch the ballpoint plastick trick. But maybe ill buy a real tool someday. (Just to point out for a quick fix, the ballpoint or plastic stick is working)
     
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    Yep, I know a guy who was successful with this method, too.

    Fun fact: if you're in need of a gamebit tool really badly and absolutely can't wait for a proper tool to arrive, you could also use a regular screw that has the star-shaped head. The head will fit over the gamebit. Then, just use a vise grip or something to help you unscrew it! Easy as cake.
     
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