What screwdriver kit are you using?

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What screwdriver kit are you using? Any recommendations for screwdriver and tool bits.
I have had a flavorful of this one https://amzn.eu/d/3J9EV7r for almost a decade. Was never satisfied because the tools are prone to chipping bending.
I am not going to get the iFixit tools because they are quite expensive. Any middle ground. Thanks
 
rr9 said:
What screwdriver kit are you using? Any recommendations for screwdriver and tool bits.
I have had a flavorful of this one https://amzn.eu/d/3J9EV7r for almost a decade. Was never satisfied because the tools are prone to chipping bending.
I am not going to get the iFixit tools because they are quite expensive. Any middle ground. Thanks
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Not good. I have these and if tried to tighten screws or loose tightened screws their bits shrink-off metal flakes.
 
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lockhrt999 said:
Oh, I thought he meant electrical shocks.
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Lol maybe he did. Didn't think of that. TBH never used it with AC appliances (it's not meant for those) and DC are low voltage electronics like PCs, laptops, mobiles etc. Also it's best practice to remove power on anything before disassembly.

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I use this set. It's built quality is excellent. Has magnetic heads and comes with all the bits to open laptop, phones, xbox , ps4 etc etc.

AmazonBasics 32-Piece Electronics Repair Screwdriver Set, multicolor, 8 x 4.6 x 1.2 inch https://amzn.eu/d/340pPZA
 
Ssreek said:
I too have same doubt. It’s completely metal, so there might be a problem of shocks or static when using, even for DC. Definitely not for AC.
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Doesn't a anti-static wrist strap prevent static shocks ?
Any good options for battery operated magnetic smaller screwdrivers ?
 
ibose said:
Doesn't a anti-static wrist strap prevent static shocks ?
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I prefer a screwdriver set that has ESD safety and good silicone coating.
Wearing anti-static straps is not always possible. It will be more cumbersome for smaller/quicker tasks.

ibose said:
Any good options for battery operated magnetic smaller screwdrivers ?
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Didn't find any good ones yet. They are available on aliexpress, but I doubt if we can get them now.
For heavier tasks, I got used to using drill machine. But for electronics, yet to find something good, be it manual or electric.
 
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Ssreek said:
I too have same doubt. It’s completely metal, so there might be a problem of shocks or static when using, even for DC. Definitely not for AC.
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If you work on a tile floor and are barefoot aren't you grounded already?
lockhrt999 said:
Oh, I thought he meant electrical shocks.
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They are worried about transmitting static charge via the screwdriver to some sensitive component
Ssreek said:
Didn't find any good ones yet. They are available on aliexpress, but I doubt if we can get them now.
For heavier tasks, I got used to using drill machine. But for electronics, yet to find something good, be it manual or electric.
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blr_p said:
If you work on a tile floor and are barefoot aren't you grounded already?

They are worried about transmitting static charge via the screwdriver to some sensitive component
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Even i thought of the same. We Indian mostly roam bare foot inside out houses. So i think that we are already grounded most of the times. I have never used an ESD strap and don't know if it's even applicable for our case too.

But i have never had any static charge discharge related issue. But of course this can become an issue if your entire house is carpet covered and you are also using shoes inside the house.
 
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