I have a long philips. It’s maybe 8" long. I don’t have a long slot. So when I first looked, I thought “whew, it’s philips” because the screws were deep in holes in the case.
I’d have to get a long split-slot screwdriver to open this thing. (The other poster found a bit that should work; seems to be the correct tool.) Which I’m sure I could do. I don’t think one of those removable tip screwdrivers will do it. I have one, and it isn’t long enough (or thin enough…the shaft wouldn’t fit in the hole in the case).
The Harbor Freight in my area closed a several years ago. It’s pretty much Ace, HD, and Lowe’s here. And specialty shops (like plumbing supply stores).
I could hacksaw a notch, yes. Or use 1poorlady’s Dremel. If the fan motor is burned out, there probably isn’t anything I can do. It’s not like a PC fan where I can just order a new one and swap it out (I’ve done PC fans before). I was hoping maybe just a loose wire or something.
1poorguy