does anyone know any good tech tool kits

[skely bones]

so im relatively new to the world of more advanced topics when it comes to computers, such as coding and pc specs but something ive always loved is fixing things which is odd because im a very destructive person, but setting that aside i do want to work on fixing old broken computers or laptops or machines in general, but the problem is that i dont have any proper tools...

    so does anyone know some good tech tool kits?

 

[WereCatf]

1 minute ago, skely bones said:

so does anyone know some good tech tool kits?

The iFixit Toolkit.

[Guest]

 

[Entropy.]

2 minutes ago, skely bones said:

so im relatively new to the world of more advanced topics when it comes to computers, such as coding and pc specs but something ive always loved is fixing things which is odd because im a very destructive person, but setting that aside i do want to work on fixing old broken computers or laptops or machines in general, but the problem is that i dont have any proper tools...

    so does anyone know some good tech tool kits?

 

A generic chinese toolkit from amazon should do fine, tbh. If you want to go premium, I guess you could go with Ifixit

[TetraSky]

9 minutes ago, skely bones said:

old broken computers or laptops or machines in general

Any multi bit screwdriver would work just fine for this. As long as you have a Philips #1 and #2 and maybe some precision screw drivers.

 

If you're going to be working on smaller devices, like phones, tablets, consoles, etc... It might be worth investing in an ifixit kit (or one of the cheaper Chinese alternative on amazon), since a lot of these devices either use these tiny bits that are hard to come by, or unique ones (like Nintendo's Triangle screws).

[DrMacintosh]

I recommend the Mako and Pro Tech tool kits from iFixit. 

[NineEyeRon]

My wife bought me mine for Fathers Day.

[kelvinhall05]

I think iFixit is the only thing most of us and most YouTubers who are sponsored by them will actually stand behind because they're damn solid products and I personally support what the company itself is doing.

 

 

Do yourself a favour, don't fuck around with the cheap Chinese kits from Amazon or Aliexpress, get an iFixit kit.

[Dedayog]

4 minutes ago, kelvinhall05 said:

I think iFixit is the only thing most of us and most YouTubers who are sponsored by them will actually stand behind because they're damn solid products and I personally support what the company itself is doing.

 

 

Do yourself a favour, don't fuck around with the cheap Chinese kits from Amazon or Aliexpress, get an iFixit kit.

Did you just say sponsored Youtubers stand by them?

 

Really, any PC tool kit works fine.  Not sure how brainwashed you all are, but you don't need Dewalt or Milwaukee or SnapOn tools to build a PC, and you definitely don't need a full iFixIt kit (they're not exactly cheap to start out with) .  Literally a butter knife or a swiss army knife (as we've actually seen) does the job.

 

Chinese, Taiwanese, Russian, Canadian, American, etc... all work fine.

 

If you want to invest in a nice toolkit, do so.  Never a bad thing.  Do you need one?  Absolutely not.

[kelvinhall05]

Just now, Dedayog said:

Did you just say sponsored Youtubers stand by them?

 

Really, any PC tool kit works fine.  Not sure how brainwashed you all are, but you don't need Dewalt or Milwaukee or SnapOn tools to build a PC, and you definitely don't need a full iFixIt kit (they're not exactly cheap to start out with) .  Literally a butter knife or a swiss army knife (as we've actually seen) does the job.

 

Chinese, Taiwanese, Russian, Canadian, American, etc... all work fine.

 

If you want to invest in a nice toolkit, do so.  Never a bad thing.  Do you need one?  Absolutely not.

I never said you need the full pro tech toolkit. 64-bit driver kit will suffice but I still recommend that over any of the cheap Chinese kits I've bought.

[Dedayog]

Just now, kelvinhall05 said:

I never said you need the full pro tech toolkit. 64-bit driver kit will suffice but I still recommend that over any of the cheap Chinese kits I've bought.

Which one is that?  I'm thinking just a 5-10 piece kit to start with, this whole "kit" thing just is overkill.  Really, I've renovated a home and you really only use a handful of bits and drivers (everything is standardized these days).

[kelvinhall05]

4 minutes ago, Dedayog said:

Which one is that?  I'm thinking just a 5-10 piece kit to start with, this whole "kit" thing just is overkill.  Really, I've renovated a home and you really only use a handful of bits and drivers (everything is standardized these days).

Renovating a home and working on electronics are two completely different things and require completely different types of tools, not sure why you're trying to compare those...

 

 

While certain types of screws may be standardized (certain classes, sizes, whatever you wanna call it), devices using certain screws is absolutely not standard. You will need a full driver kit if you want to work on electronics. I've been missing bits I need in smaller, cheaper kits, but haven't had any problems with my 64-bit.

[-iSynthesis]

I'd recommend buying what you need when you actually need it and making your own collection of tools. The smaller 10 bit toolkits can be handy, but anything over you're just going to have a ton of bits lying around that you never use. Sure, if you're doing it as a profession it might make sense but other than that...

[Dedayog]

11 minutes ago, kelvinhall05 said:

Renovating a home and working on electronics are two completely different things and require completely different types of tools, not sure why you're trying to compare those...

 

 

While certain types of screws may be standardized (certain classes, sizes, whatever you wanna call it), devices using certain screws is absolutely not standard. You will need a full driver kit if you want to work on electronics. I've been missing bits I need in smaller, cheaper kits, but haven't had any problems with my 64-bit.

I'm comparing them because renovating a home is a MUCH LARGER endeavor and requires MANY MORE tools than working on electronics.  From kitchen cupboard, drywall, finishing trim, building floors and headers, installing lighting, fans, running electricity, plumbing, heating and air, etc... Did I really need to explain that  renovating a house uses more tools than working on a stereo, microwave, or PC?  The guy who repaired my microwave used a multimeter, soldering gun, and a flathead screwdriver. That's it.

 

I wager, with a mutlimeter, soldering gun, a flathead and phillips screwdrivers... you can fix damn near anything.

 

That's my point, you need what?  2 or 3 sizes of screw drivers, but most kits come with 20-100 so they can hype the amount of items you're buying.

 

Out of your 64 bit kit, how many pieces in it have you never used?  I'd bet 80% or more.

 

Like buying a ratchet set, when I work on my car.. I have 8 of 12 sizes I will never use.  Kits are nice and convenient, but you always pay way more and get more than you need.

 

Not trashing the kit, just don't think it's needed.  I have TONS of tools I haven't used, I get it.

 

[kelvinhall05]

9 minutes ago, Dedayog said:

Not trashing the kit, just don't think it's needed.  I have TONS of tools I haven't used, I get it.

I disagree with this, and I still think you don't understand how different working on phones and laptops (as an example) is compared to a microwave or whatever. Good luck taking out torx and pentalobe screws with a flathead.

10 minutes ago, Dedayog said:

I wager, with a mutlimeter, soldering gun, a flathead and phillips screwdrivers... you can fix damn near anything.

Completely depends on what you're doing but for most electronics I disagree. At the very least throw in some extra tweezers or something, but good luck trying to open a phone with a flathead or philips.

[CommanderAlex]

10 hours ago, DrMacintosh said:

I recommend the Mako and Pro Tech tool kits from iFixit. 

These are pretty much my picks for toolkits. iFixit is a great brand that honors their warranty (had to replace a T5 bit and they were pretty nice on sending a new one). The Pro Teck Toolkit does have the Mako bit set as the standard with the same amount of bits so don't waste your money buying both kits. If you're buying the Pro Tech Toolkit, buy the Mahi Bit Set one over the Mako unless you want two Mako sets...I have all three as I expanded my toolkit range over a year or so haha.