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8gb seagate ST1.2 drive

November 3rd, 2009, 11:44

Heya all. Today boss asked me to find a tri wing screwdriver that will be capable of opening the Seagate 8gb ST1.2 drive. That screw is no more then 0.7-0.8 size and i cant find a place to buy a driver that small. Anyone ever opened one of these ? Help would be apretiated =)

Re: 8gb seagate ST1.2 drive

November 3rd, 2009, 11:49

Use a sharp art knife/scalpel. Watch your fingers!!

Re: 8gb seagate ST1.2 drive

November 3rd, 2009, 15:10

Yep, I couldn't a tri-wing small enough either.

First time I opened one, it took me about an hour to open it with the point of a scalpel blade (or more than one to be precise, they kept breaking).

I didnt bother screwing it back together after I'd freed the stiction, just sellotaped it back together. Hey, it worked!

Re: 8gb seagate ST1.2 drive

November 4th, 2009, 10:42

Ay , ty all for the info. Scalpel it is.

Re: 8gb seagate ST1.2 drive

November 4th, 2009, 11:00

Update =) Fingers intact screws off. I win =)
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