Phil Marlowe wrote in a message to Tom Walker:

PM> But another issue: I don't see the point of using the security Torx 
PM> screws in stuff for private consumption -- unless their intention 
PM> is to make the product unserviceable by the consumer -- or at
PM> least give you some hassle before you can do so.

I think that is exactly the point...

PM> What I'm trying to fix is an ordinary kitchen mixer -- not some 
PM> high voltage dangerous item. So what's the point?

They want you to take it to an "authorized service center" to get
it fixed. :-(

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