[TechAssist] Re: Magnavox and Nutdrivers -IT DOESN'T FIT!!
- From: Dennis Viereck <wa6ati@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2001 19:00:29 -0700
The New magnavox TV's use a Torx T10 driver. Not a 1/4 inch. This is the sam
size tool the RCA uses in their multimedia monitors to remove the plastic cover
which cover The input/output board.
Dennis
Damon wrote:
> Hello Everybody,
>
> I recently found out that the new Phillips/Magnavox TVs have made their
> recessed 1/4" screw holes so tight that none of my 1/4" nutdrivers will fit
> into the holes. My boss even suggested removing my bit and trying to use only
> the Versa-pak shank - way too large!
>
> I had an Xcelite PS 120 kit that had a hollow shaft 1/4" nutdriver that was
> the only nutdriver that would fit (CTC 169 has really tight screw holes on
> the back video cover too). Well.....I lost that months ago.
>
> Who out there has run into this situation, and who out there has one of the
> 1/4" hollow shaft nutdrivers that can verify if it fits the Magnavox units?
>
> More info: The PS 120 kit consists of hollow shaft nutdrivers that are no
> more than 3-4" long (mini nutdrivers). The Phillips/Magnavox Model is MS
> 3650, and the chassis is 36M800, which is a 36" TV with a very slim cabinet
> wrapped around the crt. (No wonder they have stingy recessed holes, eh?)
>
> If anyone can verify these nutdrivers work I'll pay for another kit, or if
> you have a brand name tool or a source for a thin walled 1/4"
> nutdriver....you may want to post your info as I believe we'll all be seeing
> this design change on future sets.
>
> Thanks for your info and time
> Damon Brunger
> damon101@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Telrad Electronic Services
> Ft Wayne, IN 46815
>
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