iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit - my EXPERIENCE

2 months ago
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My feedback (experience, "review") with the iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit.

The set includes:

- Anti-Static Wrist Strap: Protects your electronics from ESD damage
- Suction Handle: Light-duty suction cup for removing LCD
- 3 Opening Tools: Gets into the tightest cracks without scratching
- 6 Opening Picks: Ultra-thin pick for separating screens and cases
- Angled tweezers: Tweezers with angled, pointed tips
- Reverse Tweezers: Spring-action tweezers hold components hands-free
- Blunt Tweezers: Tweezers with flat, rounded, blunt tips
- Spudger: Tool with pointed, flat ends for safely prying cables / sensitive electronics
- Halberd Spudger: With a blade and pointed hook for scraping
- Metal Spudger: Dual-tipped metal spudger for powerful prying, scraping, and probing
- Jimmy: Flexible steel blade with an ergonomic handle
- Magnetic base: Keeps screws & small parts in place
- Toolroll: Practical storage for all kit components

Inside the MAKO Precision Bit Set:

- Easy-to-Open Magnetised Case - Made from recycled ABS
- Foam Material: EVA
- Lid with Built-in Sorting Tray
- 4 mm Aluminium Bit Driver - Ergonomic handle with magnetic bit socket, knurled grip, and swivel top
- Flex extension (length: 150 mm)
- 64 bits (4 mm) made of S2 steel: 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, 5, 5.5 mm, Square 1, 2, Gamebit 3.8, 4.5 mm, Spanner 6, 8, Triangle 2, 3 mm, SIM Eject Bit, Oval Drive, Magnetic Pickup for small parts, iPhone Standoff, 1/4 inch to 4 mm Driver Adapter

CONTENTS:
00:00 Introduction
01:03 Common bit sizes
03:25 iFixit set tools
07:37 iFixit bit set
13:48 The case
15:19 Bang for the buck
16:43 Conclusion & disclaimer

Useful LINKS:

BikeGremlin forum:
https://www.bikegremlin.net/

Screwdriver hex-bit size standards and types:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/16083/screwdriver-hex-bit-size-standards-and-types/

Phillips, JIS, and Pozidriv screwdrivers explained:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/10583/phillips-vs-jis-vs-pozidriv/

Buy iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit (Amazon affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/4aqN1yT

Bernstein 4 mm bit-holder extension (German amazon.de affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/3VwnOip

A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels:
https://www.bikegremlin.com/

List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories:
https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/

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