Need torx driver to take apart?

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GermGuardian AC4825E

The GermGuardian AC4825E is an air purifier developed by Guardian Technologies LLC. This device utilizes a HEPA filter unit to catch dust and allergens in the air, and a UV-C light to eliminate bacteria, viruses, and other airborne microorganisms.

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Need torx driver to take apart?

Squeaky fan, want to lube, trying to take apart. This unit has a single very deep Torx screw. Anyone know what size and length driver fits?

The demon engineer embedded the screws in deep narrow tunnels, too narrow for interchangeable bits. Which also makes it difficult to photograph.

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Could you add some photos? Otherwise a screwdriver with interchangeable bits might be a solution

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You can edit your initial post and add it there - anyway it looks more like a rivet or an allen key - have you tried?

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I carefully tried both metric and SAE allen keys, nothing bites.

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I contacted Lasko, owner of Guardian Technologies, "Regarding your question about whether the lock on your unit is secured by rivets or screws, we do not have detailed information on this, as the part is not designed to be taken apart." So most likely rivets. All I can think of to do now is try a long 1/8 drill bit.

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Could you add some photos? Otherwise a screwdriver with interchangeable bits might be a solution — dinoo_fixit
You can edit your initial post and add it there - anyway it looks more like a rivet or an allen key - have you tried? — dinoo_fixit
I carefully tried both metric and SAE allen keys, nothing bites. — framistat
I contacted Lasko, owner of Guardian Technologies, "Regarding your question about whether the lock on your unit is secured by rivets or screws, we do not have detailed information on this, as the part is not designed to be taken apart." So most likely rivets. All I can think of to do now is try a long 1/8 drill bit. — framistat