Nokia Charger: 'special' screwdriver

Hi,

I need to open up my (oldish) Nokia phone charger to repair a broken lead.
Problem is it seems to have some unusual screws holding it together. Rather
than 'flat blade' or philips/posidrive etc, they require a 3-pointed
screwdriver blade, (like a triangle or 3 pointed star). Well I guess if
you're able to answer my question, you know what they look like...

Question is: Where can I get hold of a screwdrive that fits, (or at least
does this type of screw have a name, so I can search Google for one).

Cheers,

ChrisM.

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On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 09:13:33 +0100, "ChrisM"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I need to open up my (oldish) Nokia phone charger to repair a broken lead.
>Problem is it seems to have some unusual screws holding it together. Rather
>than 'flat blade' or philips/posidrive etc, they require a 3-pointed
>screwdriver blade, (like a triangle or 3 pointed star). Well I guess if
>you're able to answer my question, you know what they look like...
>
>Question is: Where can I get hold of a screwdrive that fits, (or at least
>does this type of screw have a name, so I can search Google for one).

It sounds like the same type as the internal screws used on the Nokia
phones themselves. If so, then they're called "torx" screwdrivers. I
was able to get a set at my local car accessory shop, but I've seen
them available at Maplin (http://www.maplin.co.uk/).

Chris

"Chris Blunt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 09:13:33 +0100, "ChrisM"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >Hi,
> >
> >I need to open up my (oldish) Nokia phone charger to repair a broken
lead.
> >Problem is it seems to have some unusual screws holding it together.
Rather
> >than 'flat blade' or philips/posidrive etc, they require a 3-pointed
> >screwdriver blade, (like a triangle or 3 pointed star). Well I guess if
> >you're able to answer my question, you know what they look like...
> >
> >Question is: Where can I get hold of a screwdrive that fits, (or at
least
> >does this type of screw have a name, so I can search Google for one).
>
> It sounds like the same type as the internal screws used on the Nokia
> phones themselves. If so, then they're called "torx" screwdrivers. I
> was able to get a set at my local car accessory shop, but I've seen
> them available at Maplin (http://www.maplin.co.uk/).

No they're not Torx - they're three pointed whereas Torx are 6 pointed. In
any case I reckon it's probably as cheap to buy a new charger..! I have a
spare ACP-12X if it's any use to you, but this may not work with older
phones, which phone is it you want to use it with..?

Ivor

In article <[email protected]>, ChrisM
<URL:mailto:[email protected]> wrote:

> Question is: Where can I get hold of a screwdrive that fits, (or at least
> does this type of screw have a name, so I can search Google for one).

Tri-wing. Machine Mart have sets of security bits including those. I found
out after I paid to have the airbag on my Granada sorted. The only reason I
couldn't do it myself was those bits. :-)

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Thanks for your answers.
Looking at the price of tri-wing screwdrivers (£3-4) against a new charger
(<£10).
Probably really not worth the bother. UN less anyone can suggest anywhere I
can buy a tri-wing for less than a couple of quid (including delivery)

Cheers,

ChrisM

"Ivor Jones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "Chris Blunt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 09:13:33 +0100, "ChrisM"
> > <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > >Hi,
> > >
> > >I need to open up my (oldish) Nokia phone charger to repair a broken
> lead.
> > >Problem is it seems to have some unusual screws holding it together.
> Rather
> > >than 'flat blade' or philips/posidrive etc, they require a 3-pointed
> > >screwdriver blade, (like a triangle or 3 pointed star). Well I guess if
> > >you're able to answer my question, you know what they look like...
> > >
> > >Question is: Where can I get hold of a screwdrive that fits, (or at
> least
> > >does this type of screw have a name, so I can search Google for one).
> >
> > It sounds like the same type as the internal screws used on the Nokia
> > phones themselves. If so, then they're called "torx" screwdrivers. I
> > was able to get a set at my local car accessory shop, but I've seen
> > them available at Maplin (http://www.maplin.co.uk/).
>
> No they're not Torx - they're three pointed whereas Torx are 6 pointed. In
> any case I reckon it's probably as cheap to buy a new charger..! I have a
> spare ACP-12X if it's any use to you, but this may not work with older
> phones, which phone is it you want to use it with..?
>
> Ivor
>
>

Thanks for your advise,
Its actually a new phone (6230) just the charger (my spare) that is quite
old.
How much do you want for your spare and where abouts do you live? (I'm in
the UK slightly north of London)

Cheers,

ChrisM

"ChrisM" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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[snip]

> Thanks for your advise,
> Its actually a new phone (6230) just the charger (my spare) that is
quite
> old.
> How much do you want for your spare and where abouts do you live? (I'm
in
> the UK slightly north of London)

The 6230 should be compatible with the ACP-12X, I'd hazard a guess that's
what you have already, can you confirm..?

If you want this one, email me at ivor at despammed dot com (fill in the
dots yourself..!). It's a genuine Nokia one, not a clone, never used. It
came with a spare 6310i that I bought, as I already have about three or
four of them I don't really need this one, so it's yours if you want it.

Ivor

"Ivor Jones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "ChrisM" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
> [snip]
>
> > Thanks for your advise,
> > Its actually a new phone (6230) just the charger (my spare) that is
> quite
> > old.
> > How much do you want for your spare and where abouts do you live? (I'm
> in
> > the UK slightly north of London)
>
> The 6230 should be compatible with the ACP-12X, I'd hazard a guess that's
> what you have already, can you confirm..?
>
> If you want this one, email me at ivor at despammed dot com (fill in the
> dots yourself..!). It's a genuine Nokia one, not a clone, never used. It
> came with a spare 6310i that I bought, as I already have about three or
> four of them I don't really need this one, so it's yours if you want it.
>
> Ivor
>
>

Thanks Ivor,. I have got one last hope, but if that doesn't pan out, I might
take you up on your generous offer. How much would the postage cost you?

Cheers!

ChrisM

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> "Ivor Jones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...

[snip]

> > If you want this one, email me at ivor at despammed dot com (fill in
the
> > dots yourself..!). It's a genuine Nokia one, not a clone, never used.
It
> > came with a spare 6310i that I bought, as I already have about three
or
> > four of them I don't really need this one, so it's yours if you want
it.

> > Ivor

> Thanks Ivor,. I have got one last hope, but if that doesn't pan out, I
might
> take you up on your generous offer. How much would the postage cost you?

> Cheers!

Don't suppose it'd be a lot, say a couple of quid..? Let me know.

Ivor

"ChrisM" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi,
>
> I need to open up my (oldish) Nokia phone charger to repair a broken lead.
> Problem is it seems to have some unusual screws holding it together.
Rather
> than 'flat blade' or philips/posidrive etc, they require a 3-pointed
> screwdriver blade, (like a triangle or 3 pointed star). Well I guess if
> you're able to answer my question, you know what they look like...
>
> Question is: Where can I get hold of a screwdrive that fits, (or at least
> does this type of screw have a name, so I can search Google for one).

Hi Chris,

Try a company called Screwfix Direct (They are on the net) and do a set of
*Security bits* I guess you've seen the Allen Key type with a centre pin to
stop people taking them out?

They sell the whole set including the tri-point for removing the screws you
speak of :-)

Alf.

In article <[email protected]>,
ChrisM <[email protected]> wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I need to open up my (oldish) Nokia phone charger to repair a broken lead.
>Problem is it seems to have some unusual screws holding it together. Rather
>than 'flat blade' or philips/posidrive etc, they require a 3-pointed
>screwdriver blade, (like a triangle or 3 pointed star). Well I guess if
>you're able to answer my question, you know what they look like...
>
>Question is: Where can I get hold of a screwdrive that fits, (or at least
>does this type of screw have a name, so I can search Google for one).

It's a #00 Tri-Wing. You'll find lots of screwdrivers on eBay, one size too
big (#0), for opening GameBoys.

ChrisM wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I need to open up my (oldish) Nokia phone charger to repair a broken
> lead. Problem is it seems to have some unusual screws holding it
> together. Rather than 'flat blade' or philips/posidrive etc, they
> require a 3-pointed screwdriver blade, (like a triangle or 3 pointed
> star). Well I guess if you're able to answer my question, you know
> what they look like...

I've managed to undo those type of screws before using a small but
well-fitting flat head screwdriver. It can be done but there's obviously a
high risk of rounding the screw head. If you're otherwise going to throw the
charger away it could be worth a go.

"ChrisM" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi,
>
> I need to open up my (oldish) Nokia phone charger to repair a broken lead.
> Problem is it seems to have some unusual screws holding it together.
Rather
> than 'flat blade' or philips/posidrive etc, they require a 3-pointed
> screwdriver blade, (like a triangle or 3 pointed star). Well I guess if
> you're able to answer my question, you know what they look like...
>
> Question is: Where can I get hold of a screwdrive that fits, (or at least
> does this type of screw have a name, so I can search Google for one).
>
> Cheers,
>
> ChrisM.
>
>


Isn't the internet a wonderful thing...

Yesterday, I had a broken charger with some weird screws that I had no idea
what they were called or where to buy a suitable screwdriver. So I posted
the question on this NG. Today, less than 24 hours later, not only have I
found out exactly what I need, but I have had a suggestion of where to buy
one. Gone to that site, ordered it, had it delivered, taken the back of my
faulty charger and confirmed I can fix it. This evening after work, I can
spend 10 minutes re-fitting the lead and my charger will be working again.
No more than 36 hours after first asking the question.

Thanks Guys!

Cheers,

ChrisM