If in doubt , seize the nearest putz and try out that . Or , as Randall Monroe suggests , “ if you encounter a hex deadbolt , but you only brought screwdrivers , you’re able to try sandwich the head of the dash between two parallel screwdriver shaft , squeeze the screwdrivers together with a helping hand at either end , then twisting . It does n’t work and it ’s a slap-up elbow room to offend yourself , but you could prove it ! ” Orbuy a decent shaft kit . Up to you , really . [ XKCD ]
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