G5 keyboard hex screw problem

This is mundane, but it's a problem nonetheless!

I'm trying to clean my keyboard which means I must dismantle it by unscrewing the 1.27mm hex screws on the bottom. I've already stripped the edges on one screw using a cheapo 1.27mm wrench. Where do I go/who do I see for the proper technical grade of tool/capacity to do this??? Apple Store people might know just how this is done, but wouldn't they just laugh at me?

Any help appreciated,

Rob

Mac dual 2GHz G5, Mac OS X (10.4.9), 3.5 GB RAM, 150GB HD, 232GB SD

Posted on Jul 1, 2010 8:33 AM

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Jul 1, 2010 9:43 AM in response to Robert Saunders1

I notice that my Xcelite 99(S-41 MM metric allen hex socket driver set's smallest insert works just fine on my Apple Pro keyboard. Taking a look at the underside of my more-used keyboard, I am thinking I may want to take off the bottom and clean the junk out that has accumulated. Maybe that's a good reason to not have a clear case for such things. Or maybe it's a case for not snacking at the computer.

BTW, that particular insert runs the screws just fine, even without using the handle (which is no surprise).

Oh, and "Wow!" I just checked current prices on that particular set. I think it's about four times the price I paid for it "way back when" (with emphasis on the "way" there).

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