[Hardware] Intel PII Heatsink Tool

[Bob D.]

On Sat, 2004-10-09 at 22:25 +0100, Sean Gibbins wrote:
> Hi folks,
> 
> Having just taken delivery of my PII 450 (to replace the PII
> 233 - vroom vroom!) I see that the heatsink is attached to
> the old cpu by means of the sort of screw beloved by car
> manufacturers, i.e. with a 'special' head requiring a
> 'special' tool.
> 
> Anyone know what I need to look for, and if indeed they are
> readily available? It resembles a tiny 8 (?) pointed star.
> 

That is a Torx screw. If you're in the US, regular Torx drivers are
available at Sears or any good hardware store. There is one different
version I know of called a safety Torx. These have a small dimple (tit)
in the center. A driver for this version is a bit tougher to find,
though I doubt Intel would have used this version.

Bob