What screw do I need to open Virgin Powerline adapter?

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I plugged in a Virgin Powerline adapter and it blew the fuse inside

I can't open. It's got special screws.
The seems to be a small dimple in the middle of the screw
+ not all the screws seem to be the same!!
Left hand screws have dimples and right hand screws don't.

See pics below.

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(Apologies in advance - I know this is forum is for electrics and NOT electronics - but I was hoping someone here will know my answer anyway!)

Thanks.
 
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Aha... torx? OK.
I have some. See pic below.
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PROBLEM: the smallest one is too big. I need smaller screws?

Another problem: for the bottom screws, I need a long neck. The standard bits won't be able to fit.
See pic below:
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So where would I get the size I need?

@sparkymarka Not worth it? Well... if I can get a fuse changed - ASSUMING this is all that's needed, I can sell for £40 a pair of plugs

What happened: I plugged in the big unit and reset. Then I plugged in the smaller unit and heck I saw fire for 1-2 seconds! The house electrics got tripped. There was burning smell. So... still assuming it still needs a fuse change!

Let me know what you think

Thanks
 
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Damn it!
I'll not waste my time getting screw bits to open up

I can still sell one of the units though
 
I've revived some other brand powerline units but they quietly curled up and died rather anything more exciting, unless it's a really simple throughhole cap replacement or the like you're normally wasting your time on kit like this.
 
Are they a dome sticking out? Picture done show if concave or convex.
Virgin wall box use Nintendo security screw adapter. Looks like that.


This type

Gamebit Security Screwdriver, Double-Ended 4.5mm 3.8mm Gamebit Screwdriver Bit Set Replacement,Gamebit Security Screwdriver Kit Compatible with NES,SNES,N64,PS4,PS5 https://amzn.eu/d/37FM7mP
 

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