Fun fact: Torx screwdrivers are compatible with Torx Plus screws, but Trox Plus screwdrivers are only compatible with Torx screws that are one size larger

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[–] 10 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Why does Torx Plus have six teeth but tamper-resistant Torx Plus has five? Whereas 'what the fuck is this' basically looks like it should be tamper-resistant Torx Plus?

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  • [–] [S] 12 points 2 years ago*

    I guess they wanted to make the screws even more tamper-resistant? With the standard Torx Tamper-Resistant screws, they could often be bypassed by chiseling the pin away with a flathead and a hammer, and then using a standard Torx driver. Can't do that with the pentalobular design!

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