Also, note that the screws will not be held to the bit due the to friction system and not magnetic.Please reference this guide for additional help.Used to get to those hard-to-reach screws.Apply opposing pressure to the top and bottom sides of the case (like opening a jar).
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However, if you spring for the kit, it’ll probably be the last time you’ll need to buy tools to work on electronics.This help doc will give a breakdown of all the elements of the Pro Tech Toolkit and will give instructions on how to properly care for your Pro Tech Tool kit. The kit as a whole is more expensive than, say, buying a Tri-Point screwdriver if you only need that. Suffice to say, if you’re opening up a gadget, there’s a good chance you won’t need anything outside what’s in this kit. You can read more about the specific tools in more detail at iFixit’s site here. When you’re done, stick the case back and it sticks to the magnetic plate and stays in place. When you take the screwdriver case out, you can place your screws on the plate to keep them organized. Conveniently, the iFixit kit has a metal plate that the screwdriver kit sticks to. This is where magnetic screw trays can come in handy. When you’re taking apart electronics, you’re going to end up with a lot of little pieces that can get knocked away or disorganized. If you’re opening up a computer, then the case should do. Wear the strap around your wrist, and connect the other end to a large piece of unpainted metal. For that reason, you should always use an anti-static wrist band when you’re working on electronics. Anytime you’re operating on electronics, there’s a risk that static electricity in your body could build up and accidentally fry your gadgets. The included suction cup isn’t going to pull dents out of your car, but it’s strong enough for some light repairs. Pry tools can help but if there’s no place to slide a pry tool in, a suction cup is best.
It even comes with a magnetic bit you can use to grab tiny screws that you dropped or that are hard to pick up. It includes a range of obscure bits, from the gamebit fastener used in old Nintendo consoles like the SNES, to the oval head bit used in Nespresso coffee machines.
It’s not just modern bits this kit covers. There’s also a SIM card eject bit so if you lose the one that came with your phone, you can use this kit to swap SIM cards. Even some typical screwdriver kits don’t include these, so it’s nice that iFixit’s kit has both. Modern electronics like the iPhone or Nintendo Switch use special screws with three or five points, as opposed to a standard Philips screws with four points. Tri-Point and Pentalobe screwdriver bits.
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