Actual kits
Today, many brands produce a variety of kits for cell phone repair and disassembly. For example, Thinkpad kits are very popular. They have seven screwdrivers for the screws, as well as slotted versions in a wide variety of sizes.
The cruciform designs are to be found with the Philips brand. You can also find handy plastic tweezers and a magnet for gripping small screws from the same brand.
Also today, Chinese screwdrivers for repairing mobile phones and laptops can be found on the market for related products. This is not to say that their quality is very poor, however, they serve much less than the same German ones. It is difficult to say how good low-quality screwdrivers from dubious Chinese manufacturers are, although at first they may well work.
When choosing the right kit for home use, it is very important to make sure that it contains not only the usual flat and Phillips screwdrivers, but also rare options - stars, which often come in handy in opening laptops and mobiles. Sometimes you may need hex options.
Since disassembling a laptop is not easy and at the same time very delicate, this process should be taken with all the attention. Next, we will consider the most popular sets that can come in handy and which are worth paying attention to.
Intertool set. It has three types of screwdrivers, which are made of high quality chrome-plated steel, they have rotating heads
For those for whom three screwdrivers are not enough, you can pay attention to the Intertool set with seven tools. These kits are considered time-tested, and therefore they are often recommended by experts.
We also recommend paying attention to the Sigma 30 in one
Here, as many as 30 universal attachments are designed for one handle. This set is oversized and very comfortable. You can easily carry it with you wherever you go.
For quick and high-quality disassembly of the laptop, you can use the Berg screwdriver set. It includes ten reversible universal attachments. The average cost of a set is one thousand rubles.
Also, many brands have mini screwdrivers and electric screwdrivers that are very easy to use.
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The tool, identified by the letters T or TX, is shaped like a six-pointed star. Inverted Torx External is indicated as E. The design feature of such devices is that the head in the fastener is made in the form of a star, while the screwdriver has a recess. Most often used in the construction of vehicles where it is necessary for the head of the bolt to be of a minimum diameter. Range of sizes from E4 to E44, but it does not match the usual T.
There is also a five-beam Torx on sale, it is designated as a 5-lobe Torx. In fact, this is a slot, which has the shape of a chamomile, it is widely used in technology from Apple, because it is highly reliable.
There is an improved version on the market with the Plus attachment, in which the ends of the star are cut off. It is referred to as IP. Size range from 1 to 100.
Another option - EP or External Plus comes in sizes from 1 to 42.
Phone Repair Kits
Currently, special tool kits are used to repair iPhone. Depending on their purpose, the set of tools changes. Now on the market there are universal kits for repairing phones with interchangeable tips of different types.If you are only interested in a tool for repairing only models from one manufacturer, then you do not need to spend money on kits with a large number of tips. One set with 4-6 types of attachments will be enough.
The most popular screwdriver set for iPhone repair is Pro'sKit. Convenient practical screwdriver set complete with a suction cup to replace the screen. The set consists of 6 pieces and 4 screwdriver bits. With this kit, you can easily repair 4, 5 and 6 iPhone models. It is very convenient to work with the tools from this set.
Another versatile phone repair kit is the MacBook. It contains all 5 types of screwdrivers needed to disassemble all iPhone models. Its difference from the previous set is that it does not have screwdriver tips. All tools are made in the form of a stationary screwdriver, which increases the size of the set and complicates its storage. However, the price of such a set is also lower and varies around 400 rubles.
The next representative of the kits is the Jakemy toolkit. In terms of its configuration and purpose, it is similar to the Pro'sKit, but inferior to it, since it has only 3 nozzles, and the price is slightly higher, about 550 rubles. It is also suitable for repairing 4, 5 and 6 iPhone models.
The best option is a portable screwdriver set for iPhone, Mac, MacBook CR-V repair. The set has 16 screwdriver bits and a universal handle in its arsenal. This set contains the full range of tools that are needed to repair all iPhone models.
Do not use excessive force when loosening the screws. Doing so can break the slots on the screwdriver or screw. And also, when twisting, you do not need to be zealous. The threads on the screw or phone case could be damaged. Then the repair will take much more time and money.
An overview of iPhone disassembly screwdrivers from China awaits you further.
Disassembly highlights
Not always only specialists who are engaged in professional repair of equipment need to have a set of tools for laptops - sometimes they may be required for home use as well. Most screwdrivers and other related tools are almost always suitable for all models of laptops, tablets and mobiles, with the exception of those produced by the American brand Apple. Slightly different tools are provided for them.
A closer look at the laptop user manual will show you how and with what you can easily open the laptop lid. The same is true for mobile phones. Do not forget about the manual: it can largely help solve many problems.
It should be noted right away that a big mistake of inexperienced users is to open a laptop or other small equipment with a regular flat screwdriver, since it very much damages the plastic and the case as a whole. Moreover, damage can even be done to the printed circuit board.
Scope of application
Torx screwdrivers are essential not only in the automotive industry, but also in the dismantling of bicycles, ATMs, computers and other electronics. Even if the hex head screw has the edges of the groove torn off, you can safely unscrew the fastener using this type of screwdriver.
Most often, you can find such screwdrivers in repair shops, where they are engaged in disassembling cell phones, since almost all modern models are presented with bolts with splines in the form of a six-pointed star. There are such slots on some components for screws, for example, on hard drives.
Types of tools for repairing mobile equipment
Any screwdriver consists of a handle with a rod with a tip inserted into it. The handle is usually made of synthetic alloys, less often of wood. The dimensions of the handle directly depend on the dimensions of the screws for which the screwdriver is intended. Apple repair tool handle diameters range from 10mm to 15mm.
Such small dimensions are due to small parts that have to be mounted in order to prevent the slot from breaking off on the screw. In the process of work, under the influence of mechanical stress, the tip of a screwdriver wears out quickly, therefore it is made of wear-resistant alloys such as molybdenum.
Screwdrivers are subdivided according to the type of tip, of which there are a great many in the modern world. Every mobile phone manufacturer is trying to outperform its competitors in terms of information technology security. The iPhone company uses tools with several types of tips.
- Slotted (SL) - Straight tip tool with flat recess. Well known as minus.
- Philips (PH) is a cross-slotted tool, or, as it is often called, a plus.
- Torx is an American patented tool by Camcar Textron USA. The tip is shaped like an inner six-pointed star. Without this tool, it is impossible to repair any iPhone model from Apple.
- Torx Plus Tamper Resistant is a type of Torx with a five-pointed star on the tip. A three-pointed star on the tip is also possible.
- The Tri-Wing is also an American patented tri-wing tip design. A variation of this tool is a triangle-shaped tip.
To disassemble the iPhone 4 model, you only need two Slotted (SL) and Philips (PH) screwdrivers. You will need Slotted (SL) to disassemble the phone case, and Slotted (SL) and Philips (PH) to disassemble parts and elements.
To spend iPhone 5 model repair, you will need a Slotted (SL), Philips (PH) and Torx Plus Tamper Resistant tool. To dismantle the phone case, you cannot do without Torx Plus Tamper Resistant, and the disassembly of the phone elements will take place with the help of Slotted (SL) and Philips (PH).
You will need a full range of tools to repair iPhone Model 7 and 8. The screws may differ depending on the modification of the phone. To disassemble the case, you need a Torx Plus Tamper Resistant and a Tri-Wing. Slotted (SL), Philips (PH) and Torx Plus Tamper Resistant come in handy for removing phone parts.
How to choose?
When buying a quality screwdriver, special attention should be paid to marking. The numbers indicate the size
There is a table according to which the user is required to act.
The second point is the design of the handle on the instrument. It is better to choose with edges, plastic screwdrivers that will not scroll during operation. Hard plastic can scratch and rub your hand, if there is a rubberized pad - this is ideal.
As for the material, the metal part of the screwdriver must be made of a high-quality alloy that has sufficient rigidity. Cheaper models will quickly bend, and there will be no benefit from such a tool, since it will not fit into the groove. The shape of the tip must necessarily match the tip of the screwdriver, otherwise you can either rip off the head on the screw or damage the tool. The peculiarity of hexagons is that they are designed for heavy loads.
Rods can be long or short, differ in thickness and hardness
Taking into account the state standard, the hardness of the screwdriver tip should be between 47 and 52 HRC. If less, the tool will bend, and more will lead to cracks.
Only high-alloy chrome-plated steel meets all the necessary requirements. It is designated CR-V. A responsible manufacturer additionally applies an anti-corrosion spray to the surface, which increases the service life of the tool.
For an overview of Torx precision screwdrivers, see the video below.
Criterias of choice
The most important requirements for all screwdrivers are considered their strength, durability, practicality and reliability.
It is on these criteria that it is very important to pay attention. In addition, great attention should be paid not only to the screwdriver bits, but also to their cases, which should also be reliable and of high quality.It is best not to save on such tools and kits with them.
It is best not to save on such tools and kits with them.
The grips are best chosen from sturdy, corrugated steel. Such tools do not slip in the hands, and therefore they are very comfortable to work with. These small parts screwdrivers can be found at Sparta.
Description
Textron developed the spline of this shape back in 1967, when the need for bolts with increased strength arose. It is this design that allows the fastener to be tightened more tightly.
Manufacturers of most of the equipment also appreciated the invention and began to use screws with such a head in mobile phones and household appliances. The lack of a suitable tool prevented the user from unscrewing the screws on their own.
The patented technology has been patented under the new name Torx Plus. The development became more reliable and was offered with an anti-vandal option.