McGrath Locks Torx Screwdriver - Magnetic Tip - Blue Handle
This McGrath Locks Torx screwdriver is the correct servicing tool for removing and refitting the battery compartment cover on compatible McGrath smart locks. The Torx tip matches the tamper-style screws used across the McGrath range, so the cover comes off cleanly without rounding the screw heads or marking the lock body.
The magnetic tip holds the small cover screws in place during removal and refitting - a genuine help when you are working at head height on a door and do not want to drop a screw into the carpet or off a ladder.
This product is a replacement tool only. It does not include a lock, batteries, or fasteners. It is the counterpart to the red-handled 2.0mm triangle screwdriver used on McGrath Ascot locks.
Estimated Warehouse Dispatch
Usually same day if ordered before 11am AEST (excluding weekends and QLD public holidays)
Usually same day if ordered before 11am AEST (excluding weekends and QLD public holidays)
Key Features
- Correct Torx tip for McGrath battery compartment cover screws - no rounding or slipping.
- Magnetic tip retains small screws during removal and refitting.
- Blue handle - the colour code for the Torx (non-Ascot) tool, so it is easy to tell apart from the red Ascot tool.
- Sized for the confined cover recess on McGrath locks.
- Replacement / spare servicing tool - keep one in the toolkit for battery changes.
What's in the Box
- 1 x McGrath Torx screwdriver with magnetic tip (blue handle)
Suitable Uses
- Opening the battery compartment cover on McGrath smart locks (all models except Ascot) for battery replacement.
- Routine servicing where the cover must be removed and refitted without damaging the screws.
- Keeping a dedicated correct-fit tool in a locksmith or property-manager toolkit.
- Replacing a lost or worn tool originally supplied with the lock.
Available Finish Options
Blue Handle
(This Product)
STK MLSPTXSD
The blue handle is a colour code that identifies this as the Torx (non-Ascot) tool. The equivalent Ascot tool has a red handle. Handle colour does not affect the tool's function.
Specifications
Accessories & Related Tools
Using an Ascot Lock?
The McGrath Ascot uses a 2.0mm triangle screw for its battery cover, not a Torx screw. For that model you need the red-handled tool instead: View the Ascot Triangle Screwdriver.
The McGrath Ascot uses a 2.0mm triangle screw for its battery cover, not a Torx screw. For that model you need the red-handled tool instead: View the Ascot Triangle Screwdriver.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which McGrath locks does this tool suit?
All McGrath smart locks except the Ascot - including the Albion, Windsor, Hamilton, Stafford, Bardon and ULTRA-SECUA. The Ascot uses a triangle screw and needs the red-handled triangle screwdriver instead.
All McGrath smart locks except the Ascot - including the Albion, Windsor, Hamilton, Stafford, Bardon and ULTRA-SECUA. The Ascot uses a triangle screw and needs the red-handled triangle screwdriver instead.
Why do I need a special screwdriver just to change the batteries?
McGrath battery covers use recessed Torx screws to resist tampering and to sit flush on the lock body. A standard flat or Phillips driver will not seat correctly and can round the heads. Using the correct tip keeps servicing clean. For more on battery life and what actually needs attention over a lock's life, see The Realities of Electronic Door Locks.
McGrath battery covers use recessed Torx screws to resist tampering and to sit flush on the lock body. A standard flat or Phillips driver will not seat correctly and can round the heads. Using the correct tip keeps servicing clean. For more on battery life and what actually needs attention over a lock's life, see The Realities of Electronic Door Locks.
My lock's batteries are already flat - can I still get in?
Yes. McGrath locks include a mechanical key override, and most also accept an emergency power boost. Once you are back in, this tool lets you open the cover to fit fresh cells. See Mechanical Key Override on Smart Locks for what to do when the battery dies.
Yes. McGrath locks include a mechanical key override, and most also accept an emergency power boost. Once you are back in, this tool lets you open the cover to fit fresh cells. See Mechanical Key Override on Smart Locks for what to do when the battery dies.
Does the tool come with batteries or a lock?
No. This is a replacement servicing tool only - no lock, no batteries, no fasteners. Replacement cells are sold separately; the McGrath 3V lithium battery suits the ULTRA-SECUA.
No. This is a replacement servicing tool only - no lock, no batteries, no fasteners. Replacement cells are sold separately; the McGrath 3V lithium battery suits the ULTRA-SECUA.
Additional Information
Blue vs Red - Know Before You Order
McGrath colour-codes the two servicing tools: blue = Torx (this tool, for all models except Ascot) and red = 2.0mm triangle (Ascot only). Ordering by colour is the quickest way to get the right one. If you are not sure which lock you have, the Ascot is the double-sided tubular model rated for external gates; everything else in the range takes this blue Torx tool.
McGrath colour-codes the two servicing tools: blue = Torx (this tool, for all models except Ascot) and red = 2.0mm triangle (Ascot only). Ordering by colour is the quickest way to get the right one. If you are not sure which lock you have, the Ascot is the double-sided tubular model rated for external gates; everything else in the range takes this blue Torx tool.
Battery Servicing
Keeping fresh batteries in the lock is the single most effective bit of maintenance you can do. For McGrath's platform battery habits and tips, see TTLock Tips and Tricks - Battery Management, and for realistic expectations on how long a digital lock lasts overall, see How Long Do Digital Door Locks Last?
Keeping fresh batteries in the lock is the single most effective bit of maintenance you can do. For McGrath's platform battery habits and tips, see TTLock Tips and Tricks - Battery Management, and for realistic expectations on how long a digital lock lasts overall, see How Long Do Digital Door Locks Last?
Brand Context & Long-Term Support
For an overview of the McGrath range and why Terry's backs it long-term, see Chapter 10 - Smart Lock Brand Profiles and Why Terry's, LSC & McGrath Give Long-Term Confidence.
For an overview of the McGrath range and why Terry's backs it long-term, see Chapter 10 - Smart Lock Brand Profiles and Why Terry's, LSC & McGrath Give Long-Term Confidence.
Warranty
12-month warranty against defects in materials and workmanship (24-month on ALBION, ASCOT, WINDSOR, ULTRA SECUA, HAMILTON, BARDON and STAFFORD models). McGrath Locks will repair, replace, or refund at their discretion. Proof of purchase required for all claims.
Returns & Warranty | McGrath Locks Warranty
12-month warranty against defects in materials and workmanship (24-month on ALBION, ASCOT, WINDSOR, ULTRA SECUA, HAMILTON, BARDON and STAFFORD models). McGrath Locks will repair, replace, or refund at their discretion. Proof of purchase required for all claims.
Returns & Warranty | McGrath Locks Warranty
McGrath Locks Warranty
Warranty Summary
How to Make a Claim
For full returns and warranty claim procedures, visit our
Returns & Warranty page
— this is kept up to date and is the authoritative reference for current claim steps.
- Contact Terry's Tradies Pty Ltd and its associated websites, trading names, and subsidiaries (the place of purchase) within the applicable warranty period.
- Supply your proof of original purchase — a receipt or tax invoice is required.
- Provide a clear description of the fault and your contact details.
- You may be asked to return the product for assessment before a remedy is determined.
- McGrath Locks will, at their discretion, repair the product, replace it with the same or an equivalent model, or provide a refund of the purchase price.
Exclusions
This warranty does not cover:
- Normal wear and tear
- Products that have been disassembled
- Damage caused by improper handling, incorrect installation, misuse, abuse, neglect, modification, or accident
- Installation by unlicensed persons (including non-licensed locksmiths or technicians)
- Products not used in accordance with the supplied instructions
- Cosmetic damage that does not affect functionality
- Labour or installation costs related to the removal or reinstallation of products
- Exposure to conditions outside normal environmental use
- Work completed before warranty approval
- Damage caused by battery leakage, battery failure, or force majeure
Important Notes
Australian Consumer Law
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if they fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. This warranty is provided in addition to your rights and remedies under the Australian Consumer Law.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if they fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. This warranty is provided in addition to your rights and remedies under the Australian Consumer Law.
Further Information
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