PohTayToez
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Title pretty much says it all. What do you guys recommend for computer repair?
My number one would be a simple 4-in-1 screwdriver, I bet I have at a least a dozen of these floating around.
Then for the little stuff there is this set:
I'd actually recommend this specific set to anyone that does any sort of small electronics repair. Three different size Phillips and flat head and four torx mean you can take apart pretty much anything no problem, and they're amazingly durable for the price, something that's hard to find with small screwdriver sets. You can order them here if anyone is interested (great for laptop repair!).
Speaking of torx, I love this little guy:
Eight different sizes that all fit in a plug that goes in the handle. Great for someone like me that is always losing pieces. You can order them from China for really cheap.
Now here's the one that a lot of people don't know about. Hemostats were invented for surgery to clamp of blood vessels, but are very useful in electrical work. Basically their needle nose pliers that lock down. Great for all kinds of stuff: removing standoffs and jackscrews, clamping stuff to dry, holding wires in place for soldering, fishing out dropped screws in hard to reach places, etc.
Anyway, those are just a few of my favorites. Anyone got anything to add? If there is a specific model/brand you think stands out you can link to it in case someone else might want to pick one up for themselves.
My number one would be a simple 4-in-1 screwdriver, I bet I have at a least a dozen of these floating around.
Then for the little stuff there is this set:
I'd actually recommend this specific set to anyone that does any sort of small electronics repair. Three different size Phillips and flat head and four torx mean you can take apart pretty much anything no problem, and they're amazingly durable for the price, something that's hard to find with small screwdriver sets. You can order them here if anyone is interested (great for laptop repair!).
Speaking of torx, I love this little guy:
Eight different sizes that all fit in a plug that goes in the handle. Great for someone like me that is always losing pieces. You can order them from China for really cheap.
Now here's the one that a lot of people don't know about. Hemostats were invented for surgery to clamp of blood vessels, but are very useful in electrical work. Basically their needle nose pliers that lock down. Great for all kinds of stuff: removing standoffs and jackscrews, clamping stuff to dry, holding wires in place for soldering, fishing out dropped screws in hard to reach places, etc.
Anyway, those are just a few of my favorites. Anyone got anything to add? If there is a specific model/brand you think stands out you can link to it in case someone else might want to pick one up for themselves.
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