My first use for a Torx screwdriver was in repairing my Compaq laptop.
I had to go out to my local big box supply store and buy a set of Torx
screwdrivers. I have since found them useful in home, auto and other
electronic device repairs.
Maybe you have a Wii or cell phone that needs to be fixed. I have even
seen kids toys that needed a Torx bit just to install the batteries. I
am also sure you have seen these before, being used as a type of tamper
proof screw head.
Back to my computer repair, there were only two sizes that were needed -
a T6 and a T8. You are not going to get your cell or laptop open,
without damaging it, without these tools.
If you do any type of electronics repair it makes sense to get a set
before you need them, like on Sunday evening when the stores are closed.
Since the screws come in many sizes it makes sense to get a set of
tools. Either a set of Torx bits or a full set of screwdrivers.
If you have seen videos of Dell’s assembly line for computers you’ll
notice the screwdriver hanging by cords at each station. These electric
drivers with torx bits securely fit on the Torx screws allowing for a
faster and more efficient assembly.
They “lock” onto the screw head much more securely than a Phillips
screwdriver – and like a Phillips head you do need a different size bit
for each size screw head – similar to an Allen wrench.