I have a DC05 vacuum cleaner with a few minor promlems which I am sure could easily be fixed if I could open it up. The problem is that the fasteners (presumably screw heads) are recessed so deeply in the plastic mouldings that I cannot reach them with any tools to find out whether I have the right one. Has anyone on this ng ever successfully serviced a DC05 to know what tool is needed so I could buy one.
Thanks in advance
Steve Harvey
steveharvey at dsl dot pipex dot com
You've tried a 7lb hammer?
They'll be Torx, but I don't know what size. Try sticking a bit of plasticene on the end of a bit of wire (twist the end up so the plasticene has a good grip) and press it gently against the fastener, then check the impression that is left.
good idea.....thanks
In message , Steve Harvey writes
Angle grinders usually work
On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 15:25:27 -0000, "Steve Harvey" strung together this:
Without even looking at the answers I'll bet there's at least one that says something about a hammer and chisel. The correct tool would be a T5 torx.
You need a Torx driver and _not_ just a screwdriver with a hex bit set.
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