Is there another way to open a GBC?

Post by **classicgamer5** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:03 am

I need to open mine nut dont have the tri-screwdriver thing. Anyone have any ideas of how I could open it?

Post by **Breetai** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:17 am

Buy a tri-wing screwdriver?

Post by **MrPopo** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:24 am

Honestly, because of the size of the screws and how tightly they're on there if you want to take apart and put back together the GBC you'll need to get a tri-wing screwdriver. If you just want to open it up then a Dremel with a good cutting bit will do just fine.

Post by **lwcook** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:25 am

It can be done with a small flat blade precision screwdriver. Not the easiest way, but I know one of them in the set will fit. Not much fun though...

Post by **jfrost** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:25 am

Might give you some ideas:

Website · Post by **Hobie-wan** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:43 am

They don't cost all that much. Places will cell phone stuff sometimes have them. If you're desparate and creative you can make one (or two) like I did the first time I opened one up, though I have bought one since. If you have a thin metal rod and a file with a good corner you could file a point, then cut 3 grooves in it until you get something that works.

Try #1 on the left was with some metal that was too soft. Try #2 on the right was harder metal and the shape came out better. But if I'd known I could get one at a cell phone place at the time, I would have done that first.

Post by **classicgamer5** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:49 am

lwcook wrote:It can be done with a small flat blade precision screwdriver. Not the easiest way, but I know one of them in the set will fit. Not much fun though...

I have a whole set and one of them sort of works, but I cant even get one screw very loose. I guess I'll just but one

Post by **classicgamer5** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:50 am

Hobie-wan wrote:They don't cost all that much. Places will cell phone stuff sometimes have them. If you're desparate and creative you can make one (or two) like I did the first time I opened one up, though I have bought one since. If you have a thin metal rod and a file with a good corner you could file a point, then cut 3 grooves in it until you get something that works.

Try #1 on the left was with some metal that was too soft. Try #2 on the right was harder metal and the shape came out better. But if I'd known I could get one at a cell phone place at the time, I would have done that first.

hey, that was pretty creative

I'll check Walmart and some cell phone places to see what they have.

Post by **MrHealthy** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 3:46 am

I bought this one when it was still in stock for 11 dollars so I could open my gamecube controllers. There are however much cheaper options available. Ive seen triwings go for as low as 50 cents new. So just pick one up.

I just wanted that particular one because the blue bit on the end spins which makes it real easy to use with your palm.

Post by **vlame** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 7:06 am

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