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First post, by jmrydholm

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Hi all,

Anyone have any good recommendations with a PC tool kit with a long screwdriver or possibly a pair of really thin needlenose pliers? There are these crazy bolt-on screws in my Quantum3D Graphite's case that are terribly difficult and nigh-impossible to remove without killing my hands. I could disconnect the power supply, but I would have to take apart half the computer and just wanted to change out the old hard drive. I currently have a bigger one sitting atop an antistatic bag for test purposes, but I definitely don't want to leave it like that. These are the weirdest bolts. They look like longer versions of the bronze ones in this photo:

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The problem with that system is all the components are crammed into this tiny case. I'd ditch it and buy a mid-size ATX box if it weren't for the cool logos and my intent to keep it as original as possible. Thanks guys!

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Reply 3 of 4, by TheMAN

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one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Klein-65621-4-Inch-Sock … 8373179&sr=1-16
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a set of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-640842-4-Inc … 38373217&sr=1-6
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a 1/4" 5mm socket

works perfect for removing those fasteners

Reply 4 of 4, by jmrydholm

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I think the extensions may work! Thanks guys. 😀 I could probably just attach it to my existing tools. I think I'll try that (or raid my dad's garage- er, borrow some tools.)

"The height of strategy, is to attack your opponent’s strategy” -Sun Tzu
“Make your fighting stance, your everyday stance and make your everyday stance, your fighting stance.” - Musashi
SET BLASTER = A220 I5 D1 T3 P330 E620 OMG WTF BBQ