I have a flat panel imac G4 with a 17 inch screen. The monitor has began tilting to the right quite a bit, and is very noticebly crooked.
I have searched and searched the net for a tool to fit the screws in the arm holding the monitor, and cannot find one.
Apparently this is a flaw in the iMac G4 FP design, and I also read when this problem occurs the whole neck(arm) of the iMac has to be fixed and or replaced, which I believe in my case and most cases is incorrect.
Does anybody know of a tool to fit these screw holes, and where I could get one?
Are they Torx screws http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torx ? Iv'e heard Apple usually uses Torx screws. If they are you need a Torx screwdriver which is available at Home Depot, Canadian Tire and probably other hardware stores.
Torx. T-10. Good Luck. Be Careful!
Dan
Yes they look like a torx, but with many more notches. I'll look into it. Thanks for the advice! :o)
I have three tips that " look like a torx, but with many more notches ". They are labelled " M5, M6, M8 ". Never knew what to call them, can't find them on internet.
Brian
Yes I bought the Torx T-10 and it fits but does nothing? It is not the tool
The smallest one I have is the "M5" and it is about the same diameter as a T-30 torx.
As ghetto of a fix as this sounds, we cut up a business card, and jammed in a small piece into the hinge groove. Works wonders!