Replace Screen without 5-Point Pentalobe Screwdriver (Substitute?)

ChadJohnson · Apr 2, 2012

I have an iPhone 4 with a completely broken screen. I currently have the parts to replace the screen, I just don't have the special 5-Point Pentalobe Screwdriver. Not only do I not feel like buying something like this for one repair, I also need my phone operational as soon as possible. So do any of you know of something that I could buy at a local hardware store or any common local store, or something that I could make myself?

Also, I looked for a section on this site dedicated to iPhone/4 repairs and could not find one, if there is such a section please let me know and I will move the thread(if possible) or just re-post it.

Thanks guys!

Thomasjtsi · Apr 3, 2012

I've seen where individuals have used a small awl to break the security point free... then used an equally small standard screwdriver wedged in the pentalobe screw head.

ChadJohnson · Apr 4, 2012

I actually just used a Dremel with a grinding stone to reduce the size of a regular flat head screwdriver. It worked perfectly and wasn't even close to stripping the screws.