Help?

[wjm22400]

Okay so i have a ps3 and i would like to open it up and take a look at it, But there is a problem. in the front where their are star screws there is a little nub in the middle of the screw which wont let me unscrew them so, what do i do?

[Tedster]

What model PS3 is this?

[werto165]

just get a torx screwdriver set. 

[wjm22400]

What model PS3 is this?

I am not 100% but i dont think it is a slim but its not one of the first ps3's either

[wjm22400]

just get a torx screwdriver set. 

I'm gonna ask a stupid question.... What is that

[Tedster]

I'm gonna ask a stupid question.... What is that

That's an incredibly stupid question (:

 

Torx (pronounced "torks"), developed in 1967 by Camcar Textron, is the trademark for a type of screw head characterized by a 6-point star-shaped pattern.

[watts300]

I'm gonna ask a stupid question.... What is that

It's not a stupid question.   However, I have a feeling you'll want a security torx bit.  The security screw has a raised center to make it slightly more difficult to open. Years ago, I managed to open mine with a small flat-head screw driver, but it's hard to completely describe how to position it. 

 

Check out this for the original design. 

 

This one for the slim revision.

 

And this one for the last version. 

[wjm22400]

It's not a stupid question.   However, I have a feeling you'll want a security torx bit.  The security screw has a raised center to make it slightly more difficult to open. Years ago, I managed to open mine with a small flat-head screw driver, but it's hard to completely describe how to position it. 

 

Check out this for the original design. 

 

This one for the slim revision.

 

And this one for the last version.

This will help me, but the problem is that in the middle of the torx screw there is a nub that wont let me unscrew it

[watts300]

This will help me, but the problem is that in the middle of the torx screw there is a nub that wont let me unscrew it

Ya that's what I was saying in my previous most.  I was able to turn the security screw on mine by using a small screwdriver in the gap as shown in the picture.  If you have one small enough, it's pretty easy.  There's enough leverage. 

 

[<3linustech]

You can also use a knife. It work with my CECH-3001A, the screws were a little stripped. You can also clip the nubs off to

[Beltboy]

If you want a proper screw driver for this you need the "tamper proof" ones link these http://www.amazon.com/Silverhill-Point-Tamper-Proof-Piece/dp/B002P4YCGM/ref=pd_sim_hi_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=1ZGR5CHRE33T74RNPXA4 

 

Some times refered to as T* as opposed to normal Torx which are T

[watts300]

If you want a proper screw driver for this you need the "tamper proof" ones link these http://www.amazon.com/Silverhill-Point-Tamper-Proof-Piece/dp/B002P4YCGM/ref=pd_sim_hi_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=1ZGR5CHRE33T74RNPXA4

Some times refered to as T* as opposed to normal Torx which are T

That one won't work (wrong shape), but this one will.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002SPLQ8/ref=mp_s_a_1_cc_2?qid=1423572051&sr=1-2-catcorrπ=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=Torx+security+bit

[Beltboy]

Sorry didn't notice those were 5 pointed, my bad.

[wjm22400]

Ya that's what I was saying in my previous most.  I was able to turn the security screw on mine by using a small screwdriver in the gap as shown in the picture.  If you have one small enough, it's pretty easy.  There's enough leverage. 

 

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Okay thanks this helps, If i cant find something small enough to unscrew it with i will get the special screw set that you posted.

[GuruMeditationError]

It's not a stupid question. 

 

Well it is a bit dumb, considering he could have Googled it. :0/

 

;0P

 

I just found something that fit. I think I just used a flat-head that fit.

 

Be really careful with the ribbon cable latches, they're really delicate and if they break (or detach, and you can't get them back on) then it's pretty much over for the PS3.  

[watts300]

Well it is a bit dumb, considering he could have Googled it. :0/

 

Nearly every question asked on any forum can be found by Google'ing.    And nearly every Google search has a forum reply in the top 5 results.  

 

That inherently makes asking questions in a forum a very good idea.  Even the "dumb" ones. 

[GuruMeditationError]

Nearly every question asked on any forum can be found by Google'ing.    And nearly every Google search has a forum reply in the top 5 results.  

 

That inherently makes asking questions in a forum a very good idea.  Even the "dumb" ones. 

 

Dude, I was joking. :0P

[watts300]

Dude, I was joking. :0P

I can be oblivious sometimes.   :mellow:

[GuruMeditationError]

I can be oblivious sometimes.   :mellow:

 

That's okay. Apologies if it looked like hostility. Maybe I should edit it (you can't always tell what people mean in text) :0/

[watts300]

That's okay. Apologies if it looked like hostility. Maybe I should edit it (you can't always tell what people mean in text) :0/

Nah.  I heard it as fairly neutral in my head... as was my reply.  

 

I'm reminded of Key and Peele's "Text Message Confusion."   

[Opask]

Those would be torx security bits. They are a pain in the ass. You will have to buy a specific driver for this but once you own one thy are nice to have around for other things.