![]() ![]() Wikipedia reports that Pentalobe is almost exclusive to Apple products and because it’s one of Apple’s many trade secrets, there’s no agreed way for third-party manufacturers to describe each size. Apple apparently refers to them as “Pentalobular” but the rest of the world calls them Pentalobe – although because the screw head consists of a five-pointed star, people sometimes call them Apple Star. ![]() This is Apple’s security screw of choice, used to attach the MacBook bottom case (including Pro/Air) as well to hold the iPhone together, and at multiple spots inside Apple products too. Small magnet attached to the blade by which you can safely collect screws as you remove them. Pro tip: a neat addition to any screwdriver is a ![]() I prefer using long-handled/long-blade screwdrivers for each size and type wherever possible. ![]() These certainly do the job but the heads have a habit of detaching in use, or becoming lost when not in use. These include most of the types and sizes listed below via interchangeable bits that magnetically attach to the driver handle. Complete screwdriver kits on eBay and Amazon, designed for use with small technology like Apple products. ![]()
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