Thanks for you input.
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3) everyone that works on computers should have a good set of precision tools. This is my personal favorite: Wiha #75992 It's not extremely cheap, but you WILL get your money's worth out of it.Droool!!!
I prefer to buy quality in all aspects of my life, but most tools I buy are pretty much single-use items and don't warrant the expenditure.
I did take my enclosure apart, though, to ensure that I wasn't about to run into any unforeseen issues (PATA/SATA included), and I discovered that the only tool I need is a #1 Phillips, so I'll supplement my kinda chewed up one with a high quality new one (since a #1 Phillips is
the tool for working on the user-serviceable parts of my MacBook, too).
By the way... After reacting to your statement that all your drives seem to be morphing into WDs I decided on a Hitachi, because, after 10 cumulative years of good experience with them in four different devices, sticking with a known winner seemed to be the way to go.Can that... After comparing the (Newegg.com) reviews garnered by
the Hitachi I intended to buy with those garnered by
this WD (particularly those posted in the last 6 months) I've decided to go with the WD for the exact same price!
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Speaking of cheap tools, I bought a $0.99 (Yep... 99¢) rip saw a coupl'a months ago, not because I had the least bit of need for it, but because I couldn't resist the price...never saw one before...haven't seen another since.
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Thanks again.
