Hi, Phil   (And Roy)  We were talking about Tamperproof Torx - -

 PM>  So I wasn't exaggerating when I called the
 PM>  stuff kryptonite.

Its hard metal OK - kinda reminds me of the metal they use in those
drywall screws,  which I use for all sorts of things, and I have to
watch out, because using my 3/8" variable speed electric drill, those
screwheads will tear up a phillips-head bit in short order if the bit
ever starts to slip in the slots.

I saw where you're going to try some more with the alternative methods.
That's fine, but if you want to look for the tamperproof bit(s) -
I don't find any in the Sears Tool Catalog I got about a month ago from
the local Sears Store.

A quick internet search on "tamperproof torx" will display a lot of
supply sources.  They are often bought/sold in sets.  I looked at a few
of the webpage hits, and quickly found individual bits for $4 or so and
sets for about $10 for a set of 7.

Buying an individual bit might be OK if you can be sure of the size.
FWIW, the two sizes which usually come with the small "computer repair
toolkits"  are T10 and T15.

Good luck.
- - -  JimH.

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