Hotpoint WDPG 9640 - Torx screws on door
Hi all,
I've been all around the internet trying to work this one out; I need to replace a broken handle on my Hotpoint WDPG 9640 (I think it's one of the Hotpoint-Ariston ones) and am fairly confident, however I need a Torx driver to get the door off of the hinge in order to fit the new handle.
What size of Torx driver do I need for this? I don't want to spend a load of money on a (for me) single use tool that's going to be wrong.
Thanks!
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Hotpoint WDPG 9640 door hinge Torx size query
- The problem
- The user wanted to replace a broken door handle on a Hotpoint WDPG 9640 washing machine and needed to know what size Torx driver was required to remove the door from the hinge.
- Likely cause
- Broken door handle. The exact Torx size was not identified in the discussion.
- What fixed it
- The accepted advice was to buy a standard Torx bit set rather than a single bit, as the required screw should be one of the common sizes included in a normal set. No exact size was confirmed.
- Checks to try
- Confirmed appliance model as Hotpoint WDPG 9640
- Established that Torx screws are used on the door/hinge fixings
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Replacement door handle
- Torx bit set
- Box spanner of about 8 to 10 mm
2 Answers
Hello. It should just be a normal torks bit that I would expect to be included in any torks set. They can be bought for as little as just £2 or £3. A torks set is really a necessary tool these days as they are everywhere so you might want to spend a few pounds more but any "set" should cover all the common sizes. Search online for torks set.
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Many of them just slot into a box spanner of about 8 to 10 mm but more expensive ones should come with a tool to put them in.
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