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If you’re building a new PC or just planning on doing some maintenance to some hardware, then the right toolkit is what you’ll need. So we look at is the iFixit kit worth it. And in particular, we look at the iFixit Pro Tech toolkit with our hands-on review.
Tools are a vital requirement for getting a build done. Although you might find mostly one type of screw head, an M.2 mount might be a bit smaller, in a computer build it might vary in other hardware you might need to take apart.
So it can be quite an investment to start off with but it can be a useful tool in the long run. And you can definitely get a lot of use out of it.
iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit
Dimensions
142 x 70 x 210mm
Materials
Case: ABS, Bits: S2 Steel, Driver: Anodized Aluminum
Included Tools
Wrist strap, suction handle, 3x opening tools, 3x opening picks, 3x tweezers, 3x spudgers, Jimmy, magneitc pad, bit set
Included bits
64 bit driver, 150mm flex extension, 5x Phillips, 6x Flathead, 4x Torx, 8x Torx Security, 3x Pentalobe, 4x JIS, 11x Hex, 4x Tri-point, 7x Nut, 2x Square, 2x Gamebit, 2x Spanner, 2x Triangle, iPhone standoof, Oval, magnetic pickup, Sim eject, driver adapter
Case: ABS, Bits: S2 Steel, Driver: Anodized Aluminum
Wrist strap, suction handle, 3x opening tools, 3x opening picks, 3x tweezers, 3x spudgers, Jimmy, magneitc pad, bit set
64 bit driver, 150mm flex extension, 5x Phillips, 6x Flathead, 4x Torx, 8x Torx Security, 3x Pentalobe, 4x JIS, 11x Hex, 4x Tri-point, 7x Nut, 2x Square, 2x Gamebit, 2x Spanner, 2x Triangle, iPhone standoof, Oval, magnetic pickup, Sim eject, driver adapter
Pros
- Features plenty of bits that can help with assembly/disassembly on ony product
- Lots of tools for spudging apart any kind of put together pieces, designed to break before the part has plenty of spares in case
- ESD safe tools and wristband that will help keep electronics safe
- Foam insert keeps bits and drivers seated, well organised and labelled for ease of use
- Lid is magnetic and features sepearte squares to trach screws
- Rolled up packaging keeps the kit compact and easy to carry or pack
- Lifetime guarantee and iFixit has a great right to repair focus
Cons
- Included driver is a bit small for greater torque application
- Nylon tip is brittle and ours have broken in the years of rougher packing
The Pro Tech kit features plenty of tools that are handy and useful for a range of uses. Primarily focused on disassembly and repairing, so there is a lot of handy tools to help you there.
So in the whole kit, you will find opening tools, gripping tools, drivers, and organizing tools. And there is a variety in there to get into any device without any distractions.
Firstly you have an anti-static wrist strap, so as to not harm any electronics. A small suction handle, so as to help hold onto anything or pull it off.
Then there are 3 opening tools and 6 opening picks. The first with more leverage and the latter can slide in a lot and offer a good way to nudge stuff open that is clasped. And are designed to break first before you do any damage to the device, which is handy for phones in particular.
There are three sets of tweezers to choose from. With the nylon-tipped ones there to hold things without conduction. Whilst there are also ESD (electrostatic discharge) angled and blunt tweezers, so you can have a precise or blunt grip without static.
Furthermore, you have a couple of spudgers, a metal one and a halberd plastic one. ESD safe they are useful for poking, prying, disconnecting cables, scraping, and such things.
The last standalone tool is the Jimmy, useful for prying open some electronics. But lastly, there is the almighty bit and screwdriver set and the whole tool roll that holds the things together compactly.
The Mako precision bit set has plenty of bits in it that you can find any use for. It comes in EVA foam to keep it all in place, with a handy magnetic cover that can be used to hold any screws in with separating squares.
You get a 64-bit driver and a 150mm driver, and a load of 4mm bits:
- Phillips – 000, 00, 0, 1, 2
- Flathead – 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4 mm
- Torx – T2, T3, T4, T5
- Torx Security – TR6, TR7, TR8, TR9, TR10, TR15, TR20, TR25
- Pentalobe – P2, P5, P6
- JIS – J000, J00, J0, J1
- Hex – 0.7, 0.9, 1.3, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5 mm
- Tri-point – Y000, Y00, Y0, Y1
- Nut Driver – 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5 mm
- Square – 1, 2
- Gamebit – 3.8, 4.5 mm
- Spanner – 6, 8
- Triangle – 2, 3 mm
- Standoff Bit for iPhone
- Oval Bit
- Magnetic Pickup Bit
- SIM Eject Bit
- 1/4″ to 4 mm Driver Adapter
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Usability and how well it works
We now have been using the Pro Tech toolkit for a couple of years and it has been a handy tool to keep on us. Especially when you’re the tech person people turn to, or like to build and get in-depth with some things.
And in that time we have found plenty of great uses for it and comes in handy no matter what you want to do. So we always keep it in our backpacks to have it on hand.
For PC building it has useful magnetic bits, so freeing up your hand gives you the good ability to hold something while screwing. And the driver has a free spinning top so it can be pushed in place and easily screwed in and spun with your fingers.
Although this particular set is for smaller devices, the driver is a bit small. So it can’t provide as much torque if you want a stronger screw-in. However, there is also a flexible extension, which is useful for getting into those hard-to-get places but also lacks some strength.
Other good uses for the toolkit have been for disassembling many devices. If it’s GPUs, Switch controllers, laptops or even building furniture, it has everything you need.
All the parts are high quality and durable, with S2-grade steel bits and an anodized aluminum driver. It hasn’t shown much wear on the parts and can get used for everything. With the magnet bit useful for fishing out those dropped screws, and the sim eject coming in more useful than expected.
In particular, the inclusion of torx and security bits means you can repair nearly anything if it’s possible. Which is one of the core values of iFixit and keeping devices running rather than in the bin.
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So is an iFixit Kit worth it?
To us, the Pro Tech Toolkit has been an invaluable asset. If you’re a tech enthusiast that builds PCs or other devices and likes to take apart things or repair them, then it is a great asset to have.
Although it can be a bit of an investment, you do get a lot in the kit, and it is there to last a lifetime. As the company offers a lifetime guarantee on its products so you can keep getting support on it if something does happen to it.
So although you may consider a bigger drive, it sure is a worthy investment.
