Screwdriver for removing Dell dimension 3000 casing

I have just bought a replacement DVD drive for a Dell Dimension 3000 desktop but when I went to remove the casing the screws holding the casing looked like rivets, upon further inspection I discovered they have very small square holes in the centre,do you by any chance know which kind of screwdriver is required as I have been al round the local hardware shops with no luck and have assorted tool kits for laptops and desktops but nothing that fits this model, I would be very grateful if you could enlighten me as it's driving me crackers, cheers, Paul.

Paul Norton Jul 14, 2007

Many thanks to everyone who posted replies to this problem, turned out that for this particular model there is a black plastic release catch for the outer casing which pushes down allowing the casing to be removed, no screwdrivers required! Paul.
Pat Haley Dec 29, 2008

Hey, Im having the same problem, Can u help me?

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Thanx, PH

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Murfsworld, You should post a new question asking for the manual. It'll keep things nice and neat and you'll get an answer sooner!

Posted on Jul 14, 2007

Anonymous Jul 14, 2007

Paulpepe,

Every Dell I have seen since 1988 (all USA of course) had Phillips head screws just like ImWireless states, however, what you describe sounds like a security screw. I?ve seen them in HPs and servers but they?re always Torx (6 sided) screws, what you describe (four sided) sounds like a security screw usually used in furniture. Whatever you have if you don?t want to go off and purchase a special screwdriver set you might be able to wedge a hex key or even a small jewelers flathead screwdriver in the hole and pull it out with that. Be real careful, if you strip out the screw holes you will have a tough time getting them out even with the correct tool. Make sure you replace the screws with conventional ones if you can.

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For opening any Dell PC you would require 2 kinds of screw drivers, either a Small flat-blade screwdriver or a Phillips screwdriver. For further information you can refer the service manual. good luck

Posted on Mar 24, 2007

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