Fun fact: Torx screwdrivers are compatible with Torx Plus screws, but Trox Plus screwdrivers are only compatible with Torx screws that are one size larger

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    5 months ago

    Didn’t Compaq use to have those torx with a slit in them where you could put a flathead screwdriver in the slit part?

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        5 months ago

        Yes I’ve always referred to them as Compaq screws but mainly because I personally saw them on Compaq first. I think HP bought Compaq at some point and that might explain why they are used on both brands. Don’t know which brand started using them first.

        I would have rather had they just used Phillips screws but as far as weird screwheads go these aren’t too bad.

        At least the good thing about them is the threads are standard and they can be replaced with a Phillipshead case screw just as well.