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Mac Forum / General / Hardware / June 2005Hex screwdriver for the keyboard
I want to open up my G3 iMac keyboard to clean out the dirt that's fallen to the underside. Where would I find the kind of hex screwdriver needed to open it up, and what size should I look for? (I bought a generic toolkit, and it has a hex screwdriver that's pretty small, but not small enough.) > I want to open up my G3 iMac keyboard to clean out the dirt that's > fallen to the underside. Where would I find the kind of hex > screwdriver needed to open it up, and what size should I look for? (I > bought a generic toolkit, and it has a hex screwdriver that's pretty > small, but not small enough.) Apple uses metric threaded screws for its internal board and sled mounts, so I would imaging that the hex bit needed would be a metric size also. Search the internet for metric hex bits, and you'll get a boatload of suppliers to choose from, with allen type drivers being as cheap as 10 cents. It will make the 3-4 dollars shipping seem ludicrous by comparison. I've seen metrics as small as .5 mm, or 20 thousandths of an inch (0.020 inches). Perhaps a local hardware store or electronics/computer surplus or supplier can sell you what you need without the shipping charge. jt > I want to open up my G3 iMac keyboard to clean out the dirt that's > fallen to the underside. Where would I find the kind of hex > screwdriver needed to open it up, and what size should I look for? (I > bought a generic toolkit, and it has a hex screwdriver that's pretty > small, but not small enough.) I don't have that keyboard so I can't say for certain, but as a rule, Apple uses Torx fasteners rather than hex screws. You can obtain Torx screwdrivers in sets from sizes T1 to T6 (one of which should fit your situation) from a variety of sources.  SignatureTom Stiller PGP fingerprint = 5108 DDB2 9761 EDE5 E7E3 7BDA 71ED 6496 99C0 C7CF The smallest Torx screwdriver they make starts at T5 or T6. They don't make a T1, way too small. The hex screw on the Apple keyboard is included in the standard Craftsman hex key set, a .050 key. It's the smallest one of the bunch. Raymond > The smallest Torx screwdriver they make starts at T5 or T6. They > don't make a T1, way too small. The hex screw on the Apple keyboard is > included in the standard Craftsman hex key set, a .050 key. It's the > smallest one of the bunch. Have a look at <http://www.wihatools.com/267serie.htm> SignatureTom Stiller PGP fingerprint = 5108 DDB2 9761 EDE5 E7E3 7BDA 71ED 6496 99C0 C7CF Damn, they's small. Here's a good site for detailing on how to take apart the Apple Pro keyboard. http://www.technology.niagarac.on.ca/people/bgracey/prokeyboardrepair.html Raymond > The smallest Torx screwdriver they make starts at T5 or T6. They > don't make a T1, way too small. Sure they do. http://www.wihatools.com/278serie.htm Home depot sells an excellent Mini screw driver and hex driver set for about $5. We use them for service here. Excellent quality. In the tool section, by the other mini type (cutters) tools. Easy to miss. They have torx sizes from 1or2 up in the set, which all fit in the handle. Grab the magnatizer/demagnitizer which is in the same area while you are at it. Simply slide the driver through it, and work is a breeze. |
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