Tool to open bottom of base

It will be a Security Screw Nancy. There are a few different types, Torx is the most common, but others have a triangular slot and are popular on domestic irons. You need a set of security screwdrivers or screwdriver bits. Or you can take the iron down to Home Depot and ask someone in the tool department.

Tool to disassemble Black & Decker Digital Advantage Iron.

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So many people make a copy of that iron maybe a local repair shop for tefal, black n decker, or another can do it. Taking things apart sometimes is not worth the trouble of putting back together. sometimes it requires special tools. call around first before you try it yourself

any auto parts store with selling tools should have the tool you need take the item down and have them look at it so they can get you the right one.
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you can take it to a repair place, the screws on the bottom are not designed for the everyday person to open them. a special screwdriver is used. But I do think if it is not holding water the tank has been cracked somewhere. I would be cutting the end of the cord and binning it.

I would recommend a Phillips Steam iron GC4430. It is comfortable to hold and light enough that you hand/wrist/arm doesn't get sore. Price is quite good, under 200. You can also purchase extra warranty on this item.

Find where the leak is coming from, and coat the leak or crack with silicone.

I went to the ACE Hardware and bought a T-20 Torx security nutdriver attachment and it worked perfectly.

Take your iron to a hardware store and they should be able to guide you to the tool that you will need.

they do take a special tool. However I have used an allen wrench and it will remove them. Take them to a local hardware store or sears and get the same screw thread pitch in stainless steel and with a phillips or slotted head

I just removed the two screws on the bottom of the cord winder and made the screws tight again, works like a charm.

Special screw called "Torx tamper proof" call 925 8271011 and order "Rowenta tool" $10.00 plus shipping-this place also sells Rowenta parts