Is hand power tool (electric screwdriver) useful for computers building?

[JoshB2084]

For general example:

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I have a cerebral palsy. I have a difficult to hold and turning screwdriver, and my right hand will be numb if I hold screwdriver for 2 minutes. I wonder hand power tool useful for computers building.

[Guest]

If you use it at a slow rotation speed maybe? You'll have to be VERY careful with the small screws though.

 

Edit: Maybe more something like this? I think of the grip you can have on it may be more convenient with your palsy?

 

What do you think?

Edited August 24, 2019 by Guest

[SenKa]

Something like this would suit you far better. I have heard nothing but fantastic things of it.

[Joluch]

It can definitely help, make sure you get decent magnetic tips, and something that's not too powerful. Definitely more "cordless screwdriver" then "Power tool." We used this one at work since it was the lowest powered decent screwdriver my boss could find. The straight screwdriver will give you better control and also better access to tighter spaces than the curved handle, though the controls on the curved handles may work better for you. 

 

12 minutes ago, SenKa said:

Something like this would suit you far better. I have heard nothing but fantastic things of it.

That thing looks awesome, requisition time... though I'd imagine better use for phone/laptop.

[Guest]

14 minutes ago, Joluch said:

That thing looks awesome, requisition time... though I'd imagine better use for phone/laptop.

Was thinking the same ^o^

 

[JoshB2084]

31 minutes ago, Cora_Lie said:

If you use it at a slow rotation speed maybe? You'll have to be VERY careful with the small screws though.

 

Edit: Maybe more something like this? I think of the grip you can have on it may be more convenient with your palsy?

 

What do you think?

 

Very  convenient, but I have thin and smallish hands. Might help me  I will see. Anymore suggest, everyone?

[Bitter]

I think that an electric screw driver is a really good idea! You can get longer extensions to get into tighter spots if needed.

https://www.amazon.com/Dremel-GO-01-Cordless-Screwdriver-Charger/dp/B07DNXM8WC

Maybe one like that where you just push against the screw to make it go, and use a selector to pick forward and reverse. It also has a clutch that can be set to limit torque to prevent damage. It uses simple controls, though the slider for forward and reverse could be a little tricky. I think you could glue something to the slider to raise a bump on it to make selecting much more easy. Also the fact you have to press the tool into the screw will help prevent the bit from slipping as much. It comes with pretty much all the bits you'd need to build a computer, and they sell these extended length bits if you need to reach tighter spots once it's put together.

https://www.amazon.com/Rocaris-10pcs-Magnetic-Screwdriver-Slotted/dp/B07GP3F936/

 

I use long screw drivers to assemble PC's because it's easier for my sometimes clumsy self, I'm not bumping stuff with my hands and arms as much.

[MMKing]

I've found allot of the screws used to be quite cheap, especially fan screws tend to get worn out very easily. Rarely will you come across high quality screws, the only ones i can think of at the moment is the screws to my side panel, doubt i could damage those by hand cranking.

[Zodiark1593]

2 hours ago, Joluch said:

It can definitely help, make sure you get decent magnetic tips, and something that's not too powerful. Definitely more "cordless screwdriver" then "Power tool." We used this one at work since it was the lowest powered decent screwdriver my boss could find. The straight screwdriver will give you better control and also better access to tighter spaces than the curved handle, though the controls on the curved handles may work better for you. 

 

That thing looks awesome, requisition time... though I'd imagine better use for phone/laptop.

We use Milwaukee M4 cordless drivers at work. They're definitely pretty aged (4-5 years old) as the motors have gotten quite louder, and can't hold 10 inch/lbs at the higher speed setting any more, even on a full battery charge. For the price, brushless motors would have been nice for longevity, and if not being used already, metal gearboxes. As the clutch wears, higher settings are required to achieve the same torque as well. A PWM electronic speed control and single speed gearbox with in-line clutch ought to be fairly inexpensive to implement.

 

Not sure if the screws commonly used in PCs are affected by magnetism though, so a magnetic driver or bit may be moot.

[Kisai]

3 hours ago, JoshB2084 said:

I have a cerebral palsy. I have a difficult to hold and turning screwdriver, and my right hand will be numb if I hold screwdriver for 2 minutes. I wonder hand power tool useful for computers building.

 

Most power tools are way too overkill for putting a computer together. If turning a screw would be a problem for you, I'd suggest maybe getting a tool-less chassis. Though usually that means getting a fancy chassis instead of a cheaper one.

 

In places where you would probably need to use a screw driver, it's super-easy to strip a screw, as the places where screws are mainly used are philips-head screws about the size of a pea. So really large power tools are very overkill, and your hand would probably go numb from holding the tool in the right place first.

 

I'd probably recommend something like this:

https://www.amazon.ca/BLUCAVE-DSD-46FL-2BLU-Flashcell-Cordless-Screwdriver/dp/B012CHMW5Y

 

Which is a batteryless super-capacitor power screwdriver , super-light, and isn't like a high speed power drill (which will strip or snap off the head of screws in a blink of an eye.)

 

With that said, the amount of screws in a typical chassis is 6 for the motherboard, 7 for the expansion slots (if you have to take them out at all), 4 for the PSU, 4 per fan and 4 per drive. Most chassis I've dealt with (stuff I've bought, and Dell's at the office) have moved away from using screws in the 2.5"/3.5" drives and on the expansion slots, though it's likely you'll still need screws for fans that are not pre-installed, and will certainly need the 6 for the motherboard if the MB is not preinstalled (eg an OEM)

 

Though I might suggest just having someone else build it, have a friend come over and pay them a beer to put it together.

[Guest]

It will be fine, but just be wary of over-tightening 

[Yoinkerman]

Yes absolutely a powered screwdriver can help.

 

Just turn the torque setting down.

 

Get whichever one is easier for you to hold, maybe even a rechargeable one.

[Drak3]

Something like that will have a low torque range, and most computer components will survive magnetic bit holders without issue. It'd be a very useful tool for computer building if you get the correct bits and a 6" and 12" bit holder.

[Tonberry]

5 hours ago, SenKa said:

Something like this would suit you far better. I have heard nothing but fantastic things of it.

A next level screwdriver! I like it.

[SenKa]

24 minutes ago, PotatoCanDo! said:

A next level screwdriver! I like it.

All credit goes to TronicsFix, he uses them in all his videos.

 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOrKQtC1tDfGf_fFVb8pYw

[Bitter]

I'm  not sure that one can hold a #2 philips bit which is what most if not all philips screws in a computer are. Some OE's use Torx or slotted screws but that's not something you deal with building from parts you buy at retail.

[it_dont_work]

7 hours ago, JoshB2084 said:

I have a cerebral palsy. 

Go to a store and try a few electric screwdrivers, you'll ultimately need to find one that is comfortable for you personally. Just look for something light that is easy to control (direction controls, low pressure trigger etc)

 

an adjustable pistol/straight grip might help

[yolosnail]

I generally use my 20v impact driver for building PCs, you just gotta make sure you give it full power to make sure the screw goes in all the way

 

Spoiler

In case it wasn't obvious, that's a joke, and not recommended in the slightest.

I do have a small 3.6v screwdriver that has literally no torque at all so is perfect for building PCs, it's powerful enough to actually screw a screw, but not so powerful it'll damage anything. 

 

[Arika]

overkill

[UnwantedLinks]

not useful unless you're planning to do some DIY case modifications

[Guest]

I saw this on Amazon.de

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07R6LPHRL/

 

What do you think of it? I personnally prefer the casing like this. Feels more "sturdy" (?!?!?) than the "tubes" from the Rupuntas one.

same type of battery ( Li-Ion)

 

Opinions?  I think I'm gonna plunge

 

 

[JoshB2084]

40 minutes ago, Cora_Lie said:

I saw this on Amazon.de

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07R6LPHRL/

 

What do you think of it? I personnally prefer the casing like this. Feels more "sturdy" (?!?!?) than the "tubes" from the Rupuntas one.

same type of battery ( Li-Ion)

 

Opinions?  I think I'm gonna plunge

 

 

 

Umm... It's German Amazon.... And "This item does not ship to the United States. Learn more"

Looks very nice. I thinking about that tube electric screwdriver and 10pcs 1/4 Inch Hex Shank Long Magnetic Screwdriver Bits.

 

Thanks guys for help me picking right electric screwdriver. I know I can and can't doing it, but I want to be independent.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, JoshB2084 said:

 

Umm... It's German Amazon.... And "This item does not ship to the United States. Learn more"

The same but on amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/POWERGIANT-Electric-Screwdriver-Cordless-Precision/dp/B07R7TNR66/

Don't be lazy

 

1 minute ago, JoshB2084 said:

Looks very nice. I thinking about that tube electric screwdriver and 10pcs 1/4 Inch Hex Shank Long Magnetic Screwdriver Bits.

 

Thanks guys for help me picking right electric screwdriver. I know I can and can't doing it, but I want to be independent.

And you are perfectly right to want to be ^o^

Find what works for you ^o^

[mr moose]

Could you use a T-handle driver set?  This one ratchets so you don't have to let go and re-grip.

 

 

 

I would be worried about the torque of battery ones stripping threads.   I have snapped many screws using those small battery powered drivers so would be very reluctant to go near a PC with one.

[JoshB2084]

2 minutes ago, Cora_Lie said:

The same but on amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/POWERGIANT-Electric-Screwdriver-Cordless-Precision/dp/B07R7TNR66/

Don't be lazy

Oops, caught my red hands. Thanks for link.