Author Topic: Torx t8 Security Screwdriver (Read 15639 times)

XxKILLx3RxX · « **on:** July 31, 2008, 06:32:27 PM »

Does anybody know a store that sells the torx t8 security screwdriver? Not online.

SYSTEM aka (Cyberpyrot) · « **Reply #1 on:** July 31, 2008, 06:34:34 PM »

Quote from: XxKILLx3RxX on July 31, 2008, 06:32:27 PM

Does anybody know a store that sells the torx t8 security screwdriver? Not online.

home depot but there $20 and they come with a crap load of bits

Hoopdy · « **Reply #2 on:** July 31, 2008, 06:47:29 PM »

NAPA. Was $10 but comes in a set of about 50 bits with all kinds of different security bits. Very good price from what I've seen elsewhere.

xStang05 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 31, 2008, 09:16:30 PM »

i got just the t8 security torx bit for 2.99 at acehardware

TW1NKY · « **Reply #4 on:** July 31, 2008, 09:19:53 PM »

I also got one cheap from ACE

XxKILLx3RxX · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2008, 10:42:02 PM »

Quote from: xStang05 on July 31, 2008, 09:16:30 PM

i got just the t8 security torx bit for 2.99 at acehardware

Thanks. This will probably be my best choice.

Bullet Pulse · « **Reply #6 on:** August 01, 2008, 07:39:42 AM »

I also got a cheap one from ACE hardware,
but it's diameter is too big to fit into the 2 bottom holes,
so you will have to drill the holes bigger.

OpTiCz · « **Reply #7 on:** August 01, 2008, 08:40:18 AM »

Why would you drill the holes bigger on your xbox controller?
I bought the bit from Menards for 2.99, then used a bench grinder to make part of the bit skinner so it would fit in the holes.

ctsinc2 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 01, 2008, 11:54:12 AM »

So are the controllers a torx t8 or torx t9? King Mike's online shop lists it as a t9!

XxKILLx3RxX · « **Reply #9 on:** August 01, 2008, 01:56:58 PM »

Quote from: Bullet Pulse on August 01, 2008, 07:39:42 AM

I also got a cheap one from ACE hardware,
but it's diameter is too big to fit into the 2 bottom holes,
so you will have to drill the holes bigger.

Oh, see I have a t8 security bit but it doesn't fit in the bottom parts.

Jinn · « **Reply #10 on:** August 09, 2008, 01:38:34 AM »

http://www.divineo.cn/cgi-bin/div-cn/msc-zaptk

Just order from here you get all the bits needed to open every game console.

KyleP · « **Reply #11 on:** August 09, 2008, 02:25:32 PM »

try local stores but for sure home depot has it

bill16504 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 09, 2008, 04:52:02 PM »

I got mine from Harbor Freight and Tool. $10 gets you a set of 32 different security bits, 3" long.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95680

KyleP · « **Reply #13 on:** August 09, 2008, 08:37:48 PM »

i used a t9 to be honest and it worked

ParadiseEVE · « **Reply #14 on:** August 12, 2008, 10:59:21 AM »

a great alternative is a size 1.5 slotted jam it to one of the sides of the security T8 and it should work. that how i opened my 360 controller be cause the TX8 security bit was hard to find. also if your lucky the pins will come out and you can use a regular t8.

SpartanXx666xX · « **Reply #15 on:** August 12, 2008, 12:22:07 PM »

harbor freight****

they have it

bill16504 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 13, 2008, 09:22:09 AM »

Quote from: ParadiseEVE on August 12, 2008, 10:59:21 AM

a great alternative is a size 1.5 slotted jam it to one of the sides of the security T8 and it should work. that how i opened my 360 controller be cause the TX8 security bit was hard to find. also if your lucky the pins will come out and you can use a regular t8.

The first controller I opened, I took a large precision flat head and cut a slot with my Dremel. It works fine as long as you don't plan on opening a lot of controllers.

PspKicks316 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 13, 2008, 09:28:23 AM »

I got mine off of ebay and I've never had a problem. It was a small kit with a triwing bit and about 5 sized Torx security bits. And about 15 other bits. All for ~$2.

*user* · « **Reply #18 on:** August 13, 2008, 01:02:27 PM »

i bought a t8 at home depot for about $10 about 2 years ago. the set came with like 6 heads t8 was one of them the one this is the one i got does not have a numb on the top so you have to break the pin in the middle of the screw before you can unscrew but that's not a big deal now is it

bill16504 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 14, 2008, 05:57:52 AM »

How do you break the pin? That's an awful tight spot to get to.

crashman2k7 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 14, 2008, 11:54:05 AM »

why buy those? just break the middle pin of the screw:P and use a precision flat head screw driver:)

t0rm3nt · « **Reply #21 on:** August 14, 2008, 12:26:12 PM »

Yeah i bought a whole Torx set and ended up using a small flat head using the middle pin to turn the screw.

xMLGxPR0DIGYx15 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 14, 2008, 09:22:03 PM »

Well ummm.... If your looking to open up you xbox360 controller for modding I go a great Torx Key Set from my nearby AutoZone I know it may not seem to be the place that you would find them but for the information people actually happen to use these alot on cars so if thats what your looking at try that.

xMLGxPR0DIGYx15

ENJOY!!! HOPE THIS HELPS!!!

Also just to make sure reply back so that I know that thats what your trying to use it for!!!

bill16504 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 15, 2008, 05:52:42 AM »

Where ever you get them, just remember that they will need a long enough shank to reach down in to the controller hole. A lot of the bits are just an inch long, and that won't work.

XxKILLx3RxX · « **Reply #24 on:** August 15, 2008, 09:00:05 PM »

I ended up using a 2.0 mm flat head screw driver. I just put it in between the dot in the center and the walls.

Winterz117 · « **Reply #25 on:** August 18, 2008, 10:09:18 AM »

i went to home depot and lowes they both only carry regular torx bits, and even if i got the bit it woudnt fit into the controller like bill said. so im going to ebay, but first ill check auto zone

bill16504 · « **Reply #26 on:** August 18, 2008, 02:16:15 PM »

Just remember you want the security bit, not just the regular torx.

Winterz117 · « **Reply #27 on:** August 18, 2008, 06:12:21 PM »

yeah its kinda making me mad m$ just had to use screws that take a driver thatsextremely hard to find. couldn't they just use Phillips head?

bill16504 · « **Reply #28 on:** August 18, 2008, 06:39:43 PM »

Same goes with the Wii and the tri wing screws Nintendo used.

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Author Topic: Torx t8 Security Screwdriver (Read 15639 times)