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    looking for a good screwdriver set

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by archaic, May 10, 2010.

  1. archaic

    archaic Notebook Consultant

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    What's a good set of screwdrivers for computer use? Ie, something that'll remove the small screws without messing up the nails head.
     
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  2. Mastershroom

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    They actually sell "computer tool kits". I got mine a couple years ago and it's served me well...it comes with a few different size screwdrivers, tweezers and other useful tools.

    Mine is pretty much this one, just differently colors. You can get them online, or from a computer store like Micro Center or Fry's if there's one close to you.

    Amazon.com: Belkin F8E060 10-Piece Computer Tool Kit: Electronics
     
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  3. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    I've found that most small toolsets work fine. As long as you aren't using a full-size screwdriver, you're fine. I just picked up a set of tiny screwdrivers from Home Depot or something for about $5.

    But if you don't have any (or most) of the tools in the kit that Mastershroom linked to, that wouldn't be a bad investment.
     
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  4. TwiztidKidd

    TwiztidKidd Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm using the very same ones from Home Depot. They're $4.97 and the tips on these precision screwdrivers don't come loose like others cheap sets I have tried before. I also found a pair of small tweezers (Revlon) from Jewel-Osco to handle small loose screws inside the laptop. They were like three bucks on clearance. Once you acquire these tools keep them away from magnets.

    Husky Husky 6pc Precision Screwdriver Set - 008-060-HKY at The Home Depot
     
    TwiztidKidd, May 10, 2010
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