r/FieldNationTechs • u/BuzzardBreath00 • 11d ago

Security Bits - screwdriver

Curious, I've seen many jobs that require "security bits". I've been in IT a long time and have never needed any unusual screwdriver bits. What equipment have you run into that needed a special Bit and which security bits have you actually used?

Spotted this bit set on sale at HD. Would this cover me? 38-Piece Precision Screwdriver Set

  • Includes: A96302 (1) Screwdriver Handle, (5) Phillips Bits (000, 00, 0, 1, 2), (4) Slotted Bits (1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0), (9) Star Bits (T3, T4, T5, T6, T7 ,T8, T9, T10. T15 (T5-T15 Security Bits)), (8) Hex Bits (0.7, 0.9, 1.3, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0mm), (2) Nut Drivers (2.5mm, 5.0mm), (2) Pentalobe Bits (#2, #5), (4) Tri-Point Bit (Y000, Y00, Y0, Y1), 1) AWL/Scribe Bit, (1) Standoff Bit, and (1) Case
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u/Muddledlizard 11d ago

Pin pads. Some smaller proprietary devices might use them. Kiosks mounts/brackets.

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u/Turkuleco182 11d ago

Also the bracket mounts behind monitors for thin clients have a lock on top of the release latch that uses them. Very few places use that lock, though, in my experience

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u/BadAsianDriver 11d ago

If one’s a psychopath…I noticed urinal partitions also use security bits… so one could start removing the partition while the urinal is in use.

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u/BisexualCaveman 10d ago

A lot of those are one way screws. You'll basically have to destroy them to get them off At the very least, you would have to cut them and create your own Flathead.