Power supply cables

Try reading the script from bottom to top.:-)

Yes, there is a set of torx with a hole in the shaft. You might try drilling it if you can't find a set, but the drill press is your only hope of not injuring yourself when doing this. Most tool dealers now have the one you need.

I'd much rather my 13 year take it apart and study it than actually play on it! Maybe learn something...

They would be willing to take a loss on the system for the same reason desk jet printers and cell phones are cheap. It's the consumables - buy more ink, minutes, games... Once you're hooked it's a steady cash stream....