Opening SNES Version 1

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Opening SNES Version 1

Post by Newcomer » Sat Jul 31, 2004 8:07 pm

I'm having trouble finding a way into my SNES Version 1. It doesn't have the triangle screws, but they are more round with 6 indentions in the shape of a hexagon. But the screw has no edges, it's just a circle. If you know what I am talking about or can help me in any way, please do.

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Post by gannon » Sat Jul 31, 2004 8:23 pm

I can't remember the exact name.
It's either security hex, security torx, or Nintendo Screws of Suffering!

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Post by Newcomer » Sat Jul 31, 2004 8:53 pm

Do you know any well-known store that should have this?

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Post by gannon » Sat Jul 31, 2004 9:11 pm

In a few weeks I will!
Unfortunatley the lowest I can sell them for is $7.50.
Mainly because the only supplier of them in bulk that I found isn't very cheap. If any does know of a cheap supplier of these things I'd love to know.

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Post by Newcomer » Sun Aug 01, 2004 6:17 am

I think that 7.50 is a good price. Unfortunately, in a few weeks my SNES may be opened by force. But we'll see what happens.

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Post by JackFrost22 » Sun Aug 01, 2004 7:35 am

Theres this tool supplier metro tools that seels them in sets. They sell security hex, tri-wing, security torx and a bunch i don't know. They are 7.00when you buy one. But theres a good price break for bulkl

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Post by gannon » Sun Aug 01, 2004 12:20 pm

ok, I found the real name for those screws finally.
They are known as either inverted torx or male torx screws.

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Post by Sparkfist » Sun Aug 01, 2004 12:55 pm

If the screws on your SNES are the same as the N64 I used a driver thats like a 2 prong fork, square ends. Not sure if you can find or want to use these kind of drives but it worked for me to open the N64.

If/when I get a chance I'll see about posting a pic of the driver head.
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Post by electromaster64 » Fri Aug 06, 2004 10:57 am

GO to www.doomportables.org and look at my SNES how to guide and it has the bit, and where to buy it on there.

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