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Title: Tricks for opening a TG-16?
Post by: FiftyQuid on 05/11/2013, 11:04 PM
I bought a region chip off BlueBMW a few weeks ago.  I went to install it tonight, but the security bit I tried to use is too small.  The one I have was purchased for opening NES cartridges, but doesn't work with the TG-16. :(

I don't really want to buy another bit off eBay.  I could, but I'd rather not because it'll take forever to be shipped to me.  Does anyone have any tricks for removing these screws?  Homebrew tools?
Title: Re: Tricks for opening a TG-16?
Post by: turbokon on 05/12/2013, 12:22 AM
I got an extra bit I can send your way. Just hit me up with your address:)
Title: Re: Tricks for opening a TG-16?
Post by: FiftyQuid on 05/12/2013, 12:42 AM
Quote from: turbokon on 05/12/2013, 12:22 AMI got an extra bit I can send your way. Just hit me up with your address:)
Mighty kind of you.  PM sent.
Title: Re: Tricks for opening a TG-16?
Post by: Tatsujin on 05/12/2013, 08:47 AM
you also can open it with an appropriate minus driver.
Title: Re: Tricks for opening a TG-16?
Post by: FiftyQuid on 05/12/2013, 03:57 PM
Quote from: Tatsujin on 05/12/2013, 08:47 AMyou also can open it with an appropriate minus driver.
I won't lie, I had to Google this.
Title: Re: Tricks for opening a TG-16?
Post by: Tatsujin on 05/12/2013, 08:38 PM
lol, sorry was on my mobile when I wrote that. The appropriate term for that tool should have been simply "slot screwdriver" :)
Title: Re: Tricks for opening a TG-16?
Post by: FiftyQuid on 05/12/2013, 10:29 PM
Quote from: Tatsujin on 05/12/2013, 08:38 PMlol, sorry was on my mobile when I wrote that. The appropriate term for that tool should have been simply "slot screwdriver" :)
A slot screwdriver won't work.  It's a security bit.  I'd have to Dremel out the middle for it to even fit.  Maybe I'm not understanding.  :-k
Title: Re: Tricks for opening a TG-16?
Post by: Keith Courage on 05/13/2013, 12:25 AM
Just get a 4.5mm security bit. Only like $5 on ebay

There are some cheaper bits out there but from the ones I have used this one is much better quality and last a lot longer.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-5-MM-Security-Screw-Removal-Bit-for-Sega-Genesis-Game-/390308285279?pt=US_Video_Gaming_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item5ae02fcb5f