Nokia Charger Screws

I have a Nokia mains charger, not working. Want to open it up but it uses
tamperproof screws - similar to pozidrive/philips, but not crosspoint -
three cornered!

Anyone know where you can get the screwdrivers? What name does this "type"
of screw have?

Jerry

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"Jeremy Goff" <Jeremy@Gof***.+.com> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> I have a Nokia mains charger, not working. Want to open it up but it uses
> tamperproof screws - similar to pozidrive/philips, but not crosspoint -
> three cornered!
>
> Anyone know where you can get the screwdrivers? What name does this "type"
> of screw have?
>
> Jerry

for the price of a special screw driver you can prob get a charger from the telecom ads group or on ebay.
Paulo

"Jeremy Goff" <Jeremy@Gof***.+.com> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I have a Nokia mains charger, not working. Want to open it up but it uses
> tamperproof screws - similar to pozidrive/philips, but not crosspoint -
> three cornered!
>
> Anyone know where you can get the screwdrivers? What name does this
"type"
> of screw have?
>
> Jerry
>
> I think they are tamperproof for a reason! If you don't know how to open
them best not to try then!


--
John C. Rymer
www.UnlockingIreland.com
UK, Ireland and worldwide phone unlocking.

On Mon, 15 Dec 2003 16:32:45 -0000, John C. Rymer
<[email protected]> wrote:

>
> "Jeremy Goff" <Jeremy@Gof***.+.com> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> I have a Nokia mains charger, not working. Want to open it up but it
>> uses
>> tamperproof screws - similar to pozidrive/philips, but not crosspoint -
>> three cornered!
>>
>> Anyone know where you can get the screwdrivers? What name does this
> "type"
>> of screw have?
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>> I think they are tamperproof for a reason! If you don't know how to open
> them best not to try then!
>
>
Maplin will sell you a set of security bits which includes the three
pointed bits in several sizes.


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jonathan AT quirk DOT force9 DOT co DOT uk
Ascot, Berkshire, UK
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"Jonathan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news[email protected]...
> On Mon, 15 Dec 2003 16:32:45 -0000, John C. Rymer
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >
> > "Jeremy Goff" <Jeremy@Gof***.+.com> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> >> I have a Nokia mains charger, not working. Want to open it up but it
> >> uses
> >> tamperproof screws - similar to pozidrive/philips, but not crosspoint -
> >> three cornered!
> >>
> >> Anyone know where you can get the screwdrivers? What name does this
> > "type"
> >> of screw have?
> >>
> >> Jerry
> >>
> >> I think they are tamperproof for a reason! If you don't know how to
open
> > them best not to try then!
> >
> >
> Maplin will sell you a set of security bits which includes the three
> pointed bits in several sizes.
>
> snip

QD (cherry lane) stores sell the set of bits ur after.. ave a look in the
tools section. they come on a blister card. the bits are held in a
rectangle rubberized holder, think you get 14 or 18 different bits ranging
from the ones ur after and including star tip and all other popular security
tips.. cost £3.99

>> I think they are tamperproof for a reason! If you don't know how to open
>> them best not to try then!

what total rubbish...ripping apart things and learning about em is one of
mans greatest traits ...

dont knock it....

makes mankind stupid if you believe that....

cheers

"John C. Rymer" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Jeremy Goff" <Jeremy@Gof***.+.com> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I have a Nokia mains charger, not working. Want to open it up but it
uses
> > tamperproof screws - similar to pozidrive/philips, but not crosspoint -
> > three cornered!
> >
> > Anyone know where you can get the screwdrivers? What name does this
> "type"
> > of screw have?
> >
> > Jerry
> >
> > I think they are tamperproof for a reason! If you don't know how to open
> them best not to try then!
>
>
> --
> John C. Rymer
> www.UnlockingIreland.com
> UK, Ireland and worldwide phone unlocking.
>
>

"John C. Rymer" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Jeremy Goff" <Jeremy@Gof***.+.com> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I have a Nokia mains charger, not working. Want to open it up but it
uses
> > tamperproof screws - similar to pozidrive/philips, but not crosspoint -
> > three cornered!
> >
> > Anyone know where you can get the screwdrivers? What name does this
> "type"
> > of screw have?
> >
> > Jerry
> >
> > I think they are tamperproof for a reason! If you don't know how to open
> them best not to try then!
>
>
> --
> John C. Rymer
> www.UnlockingIreland.com
> UK, Ireland and worldwide phone unlocking.
>
>
You open them by undoing the 3 tamperproof screws.

It is a common fault for the core(s) of these leads to break at the point
they exit the case.

The solution is to unsolder the ends, cut of the few cms of the broken cable
and remake the connection.

This is the 3rd faulty charger I've come across, I'm asked to look at them
as I am a competent Electrical Technician, as such I would like the right
tools for the job and not have to grind an old screwdriver to fit these damn
screws

!

Jerry

"a_dude" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:3fde4158$0$905$61c65585@uq-127creek-reader-02.brisbane.pipenetworks.com.au...
> >> I think they are tamperproof for a reason! If you don't know how to
open
> >> them best not to try then!
>
> what total rubbish...ripping apart things and learning about em is one of
> mans greatest traits ...
>
> dont knock it....
>
> makes mankind stupid if you believe that....
>
> cheers

I have nothing against taking things apart, been doing it since I could use
a screw driver, but messing with something you plug into a wall socket is a
bit risky.

--
John C. Rymer
www.UnlockingIreland.com
UK, Ireland and worldwide phone unlocking.

"John C. Rymer" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "a_dude" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
news:3fde4158$0$905$61c65585@uq-127creek-reader-02.brisbane.pipenetworks.com.au...
> > >> I think they are tamperproof for a reason! If you don't know how to
> open
> > >> them best not to try then!
> >
> > what total rubbish...ripping apart things and learning about em is one
of
> > mans greatest traits ...
> >
> > dont knock it....
> >
> > makes mankind stupid if you believe that....
> >
> > cheers
>
> I have nothing against taking things apart, been doing it since I could
use
> a screw driver, but messing with something you plug into a wall socket is
a
> bit risky.
>
> --
> John C. Rymer
> www.UnlockingIreland.com
> UK, Ireland and worldwide phone unlocking.
>
>
The risk stems from the fact that the primary side of the device is
connected to 240Vac.

If one only works on the device when it is disconnected then there is no
risk of shock.

Careful working can ensure that when the device is reassembled and plugged
into the supply, a fault will not develop. If a fault does so then there
should be protective device, e.g. a fuse to protect the supply cable and
prevent explosion........but usually such devices have no fuse!

Jerry

true, but don't you think someone that stupid at least deserves it....

btw kids don't try this at home....

and the golden rule...
DONT OPEN IT UNTIL YOU HAVE UNPLUGGED IT
and for phones
REMOVE THE BLOODY BATTERY TOO!!!

and for the stupid,
ONCE OPENED DONT ****EN PLUG IT BACK IN...
UNLESS UVE PUT IT BACK TOGETHER PROPERLY AGAIN
OR YOUR A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN ...

xmas cheers

sorry for the CAPS had to cover my ass and its good education...since
hairless apes forget easily....

"John C. Rymer" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "a_dude" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
news:3fde4158$0$905$61c65585@uq-127creek-reader-02.brisbane.pipenetworks.com.au...
> > >> I think they are tamperproof for a reason! If you don't know how to
> open
> > >> them best not to try then!
> >
> > what total rubbish...ripping apart things and learning about em is one
of
> > mans greatest traits ...
> >
> > dont knock it....
> >
> > makes mankind stupid if you believe that....
> >
> > cheers
>
> I have nothing against taking things apart, been doing it since I could
use
> a screw driver, but messing with something you plug into a wall socket is
a
> bit risky.
>
> --
> John C. Rymer
> www.UnlockingIreland.com
> UK, Ireland and worldwide phone unlocking.
>
>

| > > I have a Nokia mains charger, not working. Want to open it up but it
| uses
| > > tamperproof screws - similar to pozidrive/philips, but not
crosspoint -
| > > three cornered!
| > >
| > > Anyone know where you can get the screwdrivers? What name does this
| > "type"
| > > of screw have?
| > >
| > > Jerry
| > >
| > > I think they are tamperproof for a reason! If you don't know how to
open
| > them best not to try then!
| >
| >
| > --
| > John C. Rymer
| > www.UnlockingIreland.com
| > UK, Ireland and worldwide phone unlocking.
| >
| >
| You open them by undoing the 3 tamperproof screws.
|
| It is a common fault for the core(s) of these leads to break at the point
| they exit the case.
|
| The solution is to unsolder the ends, cut of the few cms of the broken
cable
| and remake the connection.
|
| This is the 3rd faulty charger I've come across, I'm asked to look at them
| as I am a competent Electrical Technician, as such I would like the right
| tools for the job and not have to grind an old screwdriver to fit these
damn
| screws
|
| !
|
| Jerry
|
|

I also have the problem of an ACP-8 breaking at the end which has the phone
charging plug (phone end of the cable, in short). Couldn't fix it so I just
got a working used ACP7 from a local guy (via an auction site) for about
3.50 USD equilvalent...so why not just hunt around on ebay or something?
definitely safer although it may not be cheaper...

xmas greetings...
hopefully some ppl gimme presents too ;-)

In article <[email protected]>,
Jeremy Goff <Jeremy@Gof***.+.com> wrote:
>I have a Nokia mains charger, not working. Want to open it up but it uses
>tamperproof screws - similar to pozidrive/philips, but not crosspoint -
>three cornered!
>
>Anyone know where you can get the screwdrivers? What name does this "type"
>of screw have?

The name of the screw is "tri-wing". Drivers or bits for these are
included in most sets that include "security" bits, but unfortunately
these are smaller than the drivers commonly sold.

The closest fit seems to be the #0 tri-wing sold for opening the Gameboy
Advance, but it's really too large. The proper size is probably #00 but I
find no commercial source for such a size of driver.