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Screwdriver for MRC powerpack
Posted by Nagurney on Thursday, July 20, 2006 8:59 PM
I have a problem with one of my MRC powerpacks. I noted that MRC uses some sort of tamperproof screw to hold the case together. I assume that this is because of UL rules for electrical safety.

However, does anyone know where to obtain a screwdriver (or bit) for those screws, or should I use a file and a cheap screwdriver to create one.

Lad Nagurney


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Posted by chuck on Thursday, July 20, 2006 9:14 PM
Does it look like one of these:

http://www.hobbytool.com

Select Screwdrive bits and then security bits.
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Posted by lionelsoni on Thursday, July 20, 2006 9:15 PM

The screws might be something that you can get a driver for.  Do they look like any of these:

http://www.consumer-manual.com/english/industrial-supplies/screw-driver.htm

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 21, 2006 3:23 PM
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Posted by jefelectric on Friday, July 21, 2006 3:47 PM

Here is what you need, it has bits for most security screws.

http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/BT-100/780/100_PC_SCREWDRIVER_BIT_SET_.html

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Posted by spankybird on Friday, July 21, 2006 4:51 PM
You may also check a hobby store that also sales R/C planes. These screws are also used on thier controlers. Our local Hobbytown sales  them.

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Posted by ADCX Rob on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 6:42 PM
 Nagurney wrote:
I have a problem with one of my MRC powerpacks. I noted that MRC uses some sort of tamperproof screw to hold the case together. I assume that this is because of UL rules for electrical safety.

However, does anyone know where to obtain a screwdriver (or bit) for those screws, or should I use a file and a cheap screwdriver to create one.

Lad Nagurney




If it's a Tech II pack, the tool you need is a T-8 Torx Security driver.  The bit sets & sockets won't work, as the collar on the driver won't allow the bit low enough into the recessed hole to contact the screw.  The best sources are Snap-On, Cornwall, Mac, or Matco.  Expect to pay $18-$20, or about as much as 1 of these power supplies commands on the used market.

Rob

Rob

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