pentalobe screws – an outdated security screw used by apple and seagate

pentalobe screws to keep you out as it is not common and also to prevent slipping and stripping, too easily.

not anymore! get the specific pentalobe screwdriver at ebay for less than $5/-.

this is not an advertisement as i just ordered mine. apparently, i was trying to prick open one last pentalobe screw standing on a seagate drive.

read more here:

https://www.ifixit.com/blog/2011/01/20/apples-diabolical-plan-to-screw-your-iphone/

general types of screws used:

http://www.fastenercomponents.com/news/screw-head-screw-drive-types/

why the need for different screw heads:

https://www.reddit.com/r/askscience/comments/6dpog2/what_is_the_point_of_using_screws_with_a_phillips/