Apple Criticized for ‘Pentalobular’ Screws
2/18/2012 9:59:00 AM
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Technology bloggers lashed out at Apple in recent weeks over the company’s choice of fasteners for its iconic iPhone.
During a public forum at DesignCon, iFixit CEO Kyle Weins labeled Apple as “diabolical” for switching from Phillips screws for new tamper-resistant screws on the iPhone 4S, DesignNews reports.
“This is not a standard Torx, and there are no readily available screwdrivers that can remove it,” he said. “Apple chose this fastener specifically because it was new, guaranteeing repair tools would be both rare and expensive.”
The screw is similar to a Torx — except that the points have a rounder shape, and the screw has five points instead of six, according to DesignNews. The company refers to them “Pentalobular” screws.
“This screw head clearly has one purpose: to keep you out.”
Technology bloggers lashed out at Apple in recent weeks over the company’s choice of fasteners for its iconic iPhone.
During a public forum at DesignCon, iFixit CEO Kyle Weins labeled Apple as “diabolical” for switching from Phillips screws for new tamper-resistant screws on the iPhone 4S, DesignNews reports.
“This is not a standard Torx, and there are no readily available screwdrivers that can remove it,” he said. “Apple chose this fastener specifically because it was new, guaranteeing repair tools would be both rare and expensive.”
The screw is similar to a Torx, except that the points have a rounder shape, and the screw has five points instead of six, according to DesignNews.
Apple refers to them “Pentalobular” screws.
“This screw head clearly has one purpose: to keep you out.” ©2012 GlobalFastenerNews.com
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