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04-10-2011, 10:43 AM
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PC Tool Kit Recommendation
What is a good starter took kit. The basics, between $20 and $40 seems to be what I find on web sites. Any thoughts?
Getting ready for my first build, plus I have about 3 laptops and desktops that I have not been using that I intend to get into and attempt to repair. Thanks |
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04-10-2011, 11:07 AM
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Buy a #2 and #1 Phillips screwdriver with a magnetic tip, long nose needle nose pliers and some wire ties. For the very basics, that's all you need. Don't buy the cheap Chinese or Taiwan tools...the metalurgy is inferior.
If you want to start making mods or diagnosing problems you will need a soldering iron, heatshrink tubing, heat gun, wire stripper, wire cutter, a cheap digital multimeter, nylon tie pads and maybe some nylon sleeving and 18 or 20 AWG wire in black, yellow and red.
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04-10-2011, 06:23 PM
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Just wanted to comment on this, but, arent magnetic tip screwdrivers able to mess with the some of the electrical components in a bad way? Potentially harming some of the items?
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04-10-2011, 06:30 PM
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Always used a magnetic tip, never been an issue.
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04-10-2011, 10:50 PM
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The only thing a magnetic screwdriver can screw up is a floppy disk. Who uses them any more? I do, but it's very seldom and I'm not going to have any tools near them.
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04-11-2011, 10:10 AM
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Thanks for reply and comments, most helpful
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04-11-2011, 05:03 PM
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04-11-2011, 11:28 PM
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I would reccomend a straight pair of hemostats instead of the long needle nose pliers. They are more finesse and lockable.
 http://www.pjtool.com/images/products/detail/4356.jpg Magnetic tip screwdrivers are the only way to go.
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