Tool Kits

[eul0gy]

Hey, if I'm working with a case that's labeled "Tooless Design", do I need a PC building tool kit at all??

[doubledragon5]

If your hands are not broken and you can move your fingers, that is all the tools you need.

[blue60007]

You still need a screwdriver for putting the motherboard in.

Regardless of whether the case is "tooless" or not I still keep a small screw driver set and needlenose pliers (for setting jumpers on optical drives if necessary) on hand. By no means do you need a huge kit with zillions of tools, just some basic stuff.

[doubledragon5]

LOL that is so true...

[eul0gy]

Hmm, well can I use a set of demagnitized tweezers instead of needle nose pliers? If so, then I can save $15.

Thanks a lot for the help.

[LeftyAce]

That's all I've ever needed, so you should be fine.

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by eul0gy Hmm, well can I use a set of demagnitized tweezers instead of needle nose pliers?

They make something like that? You can just use normal tweezers if you like. You can even use those magnetic screwdrivers, they won't hurt anything. I've been using one since I started building 10 years ago. I never did get a computer tool kit...never needed one.

Cricket

[LeftyAce]

Good point about the magnetization. The only magnetically sensitive part is the harddrive, and they're pretty well shielded.

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by LeftyAce Good point about the magnetization. The only magnetically sensitive part is the harddrive, and they're pretty well shielded.

The hard drive has one of the most powerful set of magnets I've ever played with right inside it...it's part of the actuator assembly. They make awesome refrigerator magnets. I salvaged a bunch of them from all my dead IBM DeathStars.

The only thing I used to be careful with around magnets was floppy disks, but I haven't used those in years.

Cricket

[Petef56]

Originally Posted by LeftyAce Good point about the magnetization. The only magnetically sensitive part is the harddrive, and they're pretty well shielded.

I recall reading a motherboard manual that recommended NOT using magnetized tools
for their motherboard installation. At the time it stiuck me as odd because I didn't think
there were any magnetically sensitive parts on the motherboard.

I just googled.. motherboard magnetic screwdriver
and came up with the following:

http://library.thinkquest.org/21683/...otherboard.htm
Excerpt from link above..

5. Remove the plastic motherboard standoffs and unscrew the motherboard from any metal standoffs. Lift the motherboard off the standoffs. Take care not to use a magnetic screwdriver to unscrew the screws as essential pieces of equipment may be damaged.

Here's another site that specializes in advice on building a PC which WARNS NOT TO USE
A MAGNETIC SCREWDRIVER for installation of the motherboard. But none of these sites
explain exactly why. I'd like to get to the bottom of this one becasue it's been a concern
of mine for years.
http://www.wikihow.com/Properly-Moun...oard-in-a-Case

I think we need an authortative source like a motherboard manufacturer
to get an answer on this one.

---pete---

[perkster]

i bought a £4 10 piece pc tool kit for my build project, just need the right tools, i have no screwdrivers in house!

[EzyStvy]

I've always used a magnectic screwdriver to screw in the standoff screws.