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To unscrew a triangle screw, the best method is to use the correct security screwdriver bit:
If you do not have the correct bit, you may be able to remove it with:
The safest and least damaging solution is to buy or borrow the correct bit.
People often call several different tamper-resistant screws “triangle screws.” The removal method depends on the exact shape.
| Screw type | Appearance | Correct tool |
|---|---|---|
| Triangle / TA screw | A simple triangular recess | Triangle/TA bit |
| Tri-wing / tri-point screw | Looks like a Y or three wings | Tri-wing/tri-point bit |
| Security Torx or other tamper screw | Star or unusual recess | Matching security bit |
If the recess is a plain equilateral triangle, you need a TA triangle bit.
If it looks like a Y, you need a tri-wing/tri-point bit, commonly used in game consoles, electronics, and some appliances.
This is the best method if you care about the device or want to reuse the screw.
Steps:
Do not force a loose bit. Triangle screws strip easily because the contact area is small.
If you do not have the proper bit, a small flathead screwdriver can sometimes work.
Steps:
This works best on small screws that are not tightly torqued. It is more likely to damage the screw than using the proper bit.
For true triangular screws, a small Allen key can sometimes engage the triangle well enough to turn it.
Steps:
This works because alternating points of the hex key may grip the corners of the triangular recess. If it slips, stop immediately to avoid rounding the screw.
A small Torx bit may also work if it wedges into the triangle recess.
Steps:
This is an improvised method, not ideal, but it can work on low-torque screws.
If the screw head sticks out above the surface:
This avoids damaging the internal recess, but it only works if the screw head is accessible.
If the triangular recess is already damaged:
For electronics or plastic housings, be careful with drilling or rotary tools because heat and slipping can damage the casing or internal parts.
Best order of attack:
If you remove the screw successfully and do not need tamper resistance, consider replacing it with a standard screw of the same:
Do not replace it with a longer screw, especially in electronics, because it may damage internal components.
Before opening anything with triangle security screws:
Use the correct triangle or tri-wing security bit if possible. If not, try a snug flathead screwdriver, Allen key, or Torx bit with firm downward pressure. Avoid forcing it, because triangle screws strip easily. For stripped screws, use a rubber band, screw extractor, or cut a slot as a last resort.
