{"product_id":"screwdriver-for-opening-retro-games-consoles-3-8-4-5mm-gamebit-security-bit-tool-nes-snes-n64-gamecube-game-boy-mastersystem-megadrive-game-gear-diy-repairs-zedlabz","title":"Screwdriver for opening retro games \u0026 consoles 3.8 \u0026 4.5mm Gamebit security bit tool NES SNES N64 GameCube Game Boy Mastersystem Megadrive Game Gear DIY repairs | ZedLabz","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- Security screwdriver set for opening various retro games consoles \u0026amp; game cartridges.\u003cbr\u003e- Includes full size 3.8 \u0026amp; 4.5mm screwdrivers with ergonomic grip handle.\u003cbr\u003e- Allows various games consoles \u0026amp; game cartridges to be opened for repair or modification.\u003cbr\u003e- Compatible with NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Game boy, Master System, Megadrive \u0026amp; more.\u003cbr\u003e- Gamebit shaft length: 7.5cm - Total screwdriver length: 15.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRepair or modify your own games consoles and cartridges with the ZedLabz Game bit security screwdriver set.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn order to allow you to make your own console repairs and change your own batteries, you need to remove the casing tamper resistant screws using either a 3.8 or 4.5mm security screwdriver from this set.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce the casing is opened you can complete various maintenance and repair tasks such as cleaning, replacing batteries, recapping motherboards and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe screwdrivers feature ergonomic full size handles and a long shaft length for the deepest screw holes, ideal for games consoles such as GameCube and Virtual Boy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that opening your device will in most cases void your warranty (which most likely expired long ago for most devices).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScrewdriver bit compatibility list:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsoles \u0026amp; accessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNintendo SNES console\u003cbr\u003eNintendo N64 console\u003cbr\u003eNintendo N64 rumble pak\u003cbr\u003eNintendo GameCube console\u003cbr\u003eNintendo Virtual Boy\u003cbr\u003eNintendo Super Gameboy\u003cbr\u003eSega Megadrive (Genesis)\u003cbr\u003eSega Mastersystem\u003cbr\u003eSega 32X\u003cbr\u003eSega Gamegear\u003cbr\u003eSega Nomad\u003cbr\u003eTurbografx 16\u003cbr\u003eTurbo Duo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge Games:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNintendo NES\u003cbr\u003eNintendo SNES\u003cbr\u003eNintendo N64\u003cbr\u003eNintendo Game boy\u003cbr\u003eNintendo Game boy color\u003cbr\u003eNintendo Virtual Boy\u003cbr\u003eSega Mastersystem\u003cbr\u003eSega Megadrive\u003cbr\u003eSega Gamegear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional information:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe technical name for Gamebit security screwdrivers is line head, this type of Japanese screw became synonymous with gaming, hence the nickname Gamebit was born to describe this type of security fastener screw which was commonly used by in older games consoles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are sometimes called as reverse torx \/ hexalobe, they are similar in style with the primary difference being that torx drivers are male whereas game bit drivers are female, and so the reverse of torx.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey fall under the broader banner of tamper resistant screws or security screws and were used to deter people from opening devices for various reasons, such as to stop you from repairing the device yourself, or to protect the technology inside and try to prevent piracy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sizing commonly associated with gamebit, 3.8mm and 4.5mm are technically wrong but widely associated and accepted to describe size of tool required to remove the security screws from retro devices, the correct sizes are actually 3.6mm and 4.6mm from a technical specification standpoint.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most popular uses of these tools is to access and replace CR2016, CR2025 and CR2032 coin batteries in old game cartridges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you need spare gamebit screws you can find them below:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.zedlabz.com\/products\/zedlabz-3-8mm-gamebit-security-screws-for-nintendo-nes-snes-n64-gameboy-cartridges-6-pack\"\u003e3.8mm gamebit security screws - 6 pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse the range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/repair-tools\"\u003eRepair tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/screwdrivers\"\u003eScrewdrivers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ZedLabz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28844351237,"sku":"400277","price":8.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1810\/1427\/products\/screwdriver-for-opening-retro-games-consoles-38-45mm-gamebit-security-bit-tool-nes-snes-n64-gamecube-game-boy-mastersystem-megadrive-game-gear-diy-repairs-zedla-435156.jpg?v=1741600344","url":"https:\/\/www.zedlabz.com\/en-eu\/products\/screwdriver-for-opening-retro-games-consoles-3-8-4-5mm-gamebit-security-bit-tool-nes-snes-n64-gamecube-game-boy-mastersystem-megadrive-game-gear-diy-repairs-zedlabz","provider":"ZedLabz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}