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Powerbook G3 4327MB circa year 2000 Toshiba disk drive screw size

I have the original internal disk made by Toshiba Model MK4309MAT PCB B36018632018-A for my old Powerbook G3


The PCB is broken but I have just bought a replacement (hopefully identical) PCB.


There are seven cross cut screws that I'm unable to shift. These are not Apple.


Could anyone please advise on the exact screwdriver type./size needed to undo these screws that secure the broken PCB to the disk houssing.


Thank you so much.


Ken in Bournemouth UK

Posted on May 5, 2021 3:19 AM

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Posted on May 7, 2021 3:46 PM

Perhaps to find a specialist source for exact 'replacement' may be possible

while some potential sources lost during pandemic; however they would

need to see actual hardware to match specifications & thread-pitch, etc.


An alternative should exist; however without a standard to go by, that is

a tall narrow order. Doubt if the repair parts sites could locate something.

There are 'those fix-it pages' with sets of replacement screws, that could,


This could be easier (for an interested individual) to acquire OEM hardware

from replacement sources. ie: complete 'set of screws' to hold Mac together.

Those with different length & certain threads. Similar issues; matching up.


Sorry to have no information, it is hard to match 'modern' replacements.

The name Toshiba may be a lead; maybe there are parts for that side.



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May 7, 2021 3:46 PM in response to lineomial

Perhaps to find a specialist source for exact 'replacement' may be possible

while some potential sources lost during pandemic; however they would

need to see actual hardware to match specifications & thread-pitch, etc.


An alternative should exist; however without a standard to go by, that is

a tall narrow order. Doubt if the repair parts sites could locate something.

There are 'those fix-it pages' with sets of replacement screws, that could,


This could be easier (for an interested individual) to acquire OEM hardware

from replacement sources. ie: complete 'set of screws' to hold Mac together.

Those with different length & certain threads. Similar issues; matching up.


Sorry to have no information, it is hard to match 'modern' replacements.

The name Toshiba may be a lead; maybe there are parts for that side.



May 12, 2021 7:56 PM in response to lineomial

Most times the screws for hard drive PCBs are usually a Torx (I think some really old drives use to be a mix of Phillips & Torx). The type & size can vary by manufacturer. My first guess would be a T6 since I didn't start using a T5 driver until much later with MBAirs and Retina models. I rarely removed PCBs from hard drives unless there was liquid damage so I really cannot be sure.

Powerbook G3 4327MB circa year 2000 Toshiba disk drive screw size

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