tools for tec

[GOATWD]

has anyone seen tec spersific tools like YINSAN 120pcs Precision Screwdriver Kit, Mini Magnetic Screwdriver Kit, Computer Repair Tool Set for PC, Laptop, Phone, Glasses, Mac, Smartphone, DIY, Games Consoles, Black : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools but actuly good ik iixits kits are good but there costly

[GOATWD]

4 hours ago, htimsenyawed said:

I’m not sure what the cost of the iFixIt kit is after import and VAT in the UK - but have you considered a tech kit from Wera or Wiha if you can’t get any other quality pieces?

thry come out to more then ifitx

[darknessblade]

That 16$ kit looks like it comes straight from aliexpress, for less than 10$

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005262079292.html?

 

It is a cheap set in itself, and useful if need to occasional micro-bit.

 

but if you really want to get into repairing stuff, the kits from IFIXIT would be a better option. as these are much better quality.

[Echothedolpin]

The heads on those generic kits are generally not tool steel and are likely softer than many quality screws. IE your tool heads will quickly wear out.

 

 

[Poinkachu]

On 10/11/2023 at 8:34 PM, GOATWD said:

has anyone seen tec spersific tools like YINSAN 120pcs Precision Screwdriver Kit, Mini Magnetic Screwdriver Kit, Computer Repair Tool Set for PC, Laptop, Phone, Glasses, Mac, Smartphone, DIY, Games Consoles, Black : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools but actuly good ik iixits kits are good but there costly

Define "good"

[BrandonLatzig]

1 hour ago, Poinkachu said:

Define "good"

Probably durable, reliable/easy to use
I have some cheap knock off of an ifixit kit and its..*good enough* but god its not hte best

[Poinkachu]

38 minutes ago, BrandonLatzig said:

Probably durable, reliable/easy to use
I have some cheap knock off of an ifixit kit and its..*good enough* but god its not hte best

I use like $5 small kit for my usual things (mouse / keyboard mod/repair, arduino stuffs, opening laptop, etc) without problem for like 4 years now.

 

Looks wise, it's horrible.

Magnet wise, bleh. I use magnetizer to enhance it, or run a magnet I pulled out of HDD on the bits

Feel when using it, eh... so-so. Never been one that cares much about it.

 

But considering I'm not the most delicate person when using tools, and often use a tool for something it's not intended for...

I'd say this $5 kit is good

 

One thing for sure though, don't expect the plastic pryer & opener that comes in a cheap chinese set to last for long.

In fact ,expect it to be unusable within 2-3 use.

Same goes for the sharp tipped tweezers. Expect the tip to be bent or broke off a bit.

[Levent]

I have the same kit at work and in my toolbox, its as you expect out of an $10 kit. Bits are too soft and immediately round off. Only thing that I liked in the kit is the guitar picks, even plastic pry tools are not great.

[BrandonLatzig]

1 hour ago, Poinkachu said:

I use like $5 small kit for my usual things (mouse / keyboard mod/repair, arduino stuffs, opening laptop, etc) without problem for like 4 years now.

 

Looks wise, it's horrible.

Magnet wise, bleh. I use magnetizer to enhance it, or run a magnet I pulled out of HDD on the bits

Feel when using it, eh... so-so. Never been one that cares much about it.

 

But considering I'm not the most delicate person when using tools, and often use a tool for something it's not intended for...

I'd say this $5 kit is good

 

One thing for sure though, don't expect the plastic pryer & opener that comes in a cheap chinese set to last for long.

In fact ,expect it to be unusable within 2-3 use.

Same goes for the sharp tipped tweezers. Expect the tip to be bent or broke off a bit.

Personally, if you are going to invest into this stuff, Ifixit is good, and personally, Corsair's kit also **LOOKS** good, but we need reviews on it to know if it IS good

[TheGreatestGazoo]

I bought one of those cheap kits from Amazon - they all look similar. It's garbage - the Philips bit rounded off pretty quickly on a screw that was mildly tight. It's got a few other weirdo bits in it that might come in handy in the future, but otherwise I don't use it. Admittedly, I am a bit of a tool snob but these kits are terrible quality. With tools, you often get what you pay for. I don't have a good recommendation for this specific category as I haven't bought anything else that I can give first-hand knowledge about. On the tool forums it's often said "Buy once, Cry once" - as in pay good money upfront rather then buy garbage and then later buy something more expensive with better quality anyway.

[Poinkachu]

2 hours ago, BrandonLatzig said:

Personally, if you are going to invest into this stuff, Ifixit is good, and personally, Corsair's kit also **LOOKS** good, but we need reviews on it to know if it IS good

I probably would've if only the shipping & import tax cost for one is not equal to the price of the kit if not slightly more..

 

So I just bought cheap ones, and replace when needed. So far, the first one still good enough.

 

 

Doubt i'll be able to claim the lifetime warranty easily and cheaply too.

[RabbidEwok]

What are you actually planning on using it for?

[Anghammarad]

Well what do I have here... 

 

A soldering Iron,

a desolder pump,

the ltt screwdriver,

some IFIXIT sets,

a good alround tool box (like the ones at the hardware store, pliers, saw, hammer, drivers etc...)

precision cutting tools,

cables,

a suction cup mini vice,

a multimeter,

pata 3,5 and 2,5 as well as SATA to USB adapters,

plenty usb thumb drives with a multiboot environment, the O&O recovers stick, Hirens, Win 10 and 11 install medium (the 11 with disabled hardware checks),

a swiss army knife (I got as a thank you in Toronto after converting a database within 2 hours after 5 attempts of an IT company went down the drain.) Yes me a german getting a swiss army knife in Toronto while being there for a week for a work project I was the technical lead.

Isoprpyl alcohol,

some cooling paste,

several cleaning brushes,

canned air,

a good wire cutter (knipex),

scissors for fine and rough work...

 

gosh I think I forgot a lot...