Acer LCD case locked.. K-LOCK?..

Hi guys.. I am just getting my feet wet in LCD repair and came across an acer AL1916 that i cant seem to open. there were only 2 screws that i have seen and then also noticed a lock picture with a K .. there is a small hole.. i cant see much down there i assume this is some sort of security key?. I tried to pic down there with no results.. does anyone know how to open these without a key if thats the case or are these molded shut somewhere?.. thanks.

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Chad Entringer
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Do you have any experience dismantling a Toshiba Satellite Pro 420 CDT? or know of a plce where I can fidnout how to dismantle it. The power switch seems to be gone an I would like to look inside. I didnot have much luck searching or the info. Thanks for you help.

regards hg

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harsha godavari

if they have a K they are most likely torx screws which you need a special type of driver with a hollow tube in the center to fit around the pin to turn them. go to a computer shop and ask for torx drivers they will know what to give you (make sure you ask for the hollow pointed tips)

hope this helos

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Falcon16

ok i overlooked this one.. its just a snap-tight case.. prys open .. no i havnt worked on much outside the crt realm until recently. good luck on the cdt.

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Chad Entringer

If it is a rectangular hole it is for attaching an anti-theft lock like found on laptop computers. It has nothing to do with getting the case off.

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Shawn D'Alimonte

The holes in many portable gizmos are for attaching an anti-theft leash to them, so thet can't "wander off". I think the company that makes the security cables might be Kingston. Now you can secure these plastic-cased electronic devices to a counter/desk with an aircraft-grade cable.

Cheers WB ..............

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Wild_Bill

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Chris Jones

Chad Entringer wrote in news:1184817818.076524.99060 @m37g2000prh.googlegroups.com:

No. It is a slot for a security device to be installed.

Screws could be under feet, plastic covers, labels, or under the keyboard.

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Gary Tait

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