Do I need a magnetic screwdriver?

v2008 · 28 Jul 2007 at 09:32

I only have a set of normal screwdrivers, so will I need to buy a magnetic screwdriver, as I am building a new PC?

lee87 · 28 Jul 2007 at 09:36

No, you can use any type of screwdriver when building a pc.

Ak!ta · 28 Jul 2007 at 09:37

You don't need Magnetic screwdrivers. However it can be useful in some situations...

Beans on toast Dave · 28 Jul 2007 at 09:44

just get one of those screwdriver magnitizers(sp) that will do it for a short while
this should do the job http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=A335568&ts=12237&id=26926

melbourne720 · 28 Jul 2007 at 09:51

I always use a sonic screwdriver when building my PC.

johnno93 · 28 Jul 2007 at 10:04

I always thought you wasn't supposed to us magnetic screwdriver near computers, or any electronics. That's why there are specially demagnetised screwdrivers available. Saying that Half of my screwdrivers are slightly magnetic and never caused a problem.

beano · 28 Jul 2007 at 10:13

johnno93 said:
I always thought you wasn't supposed to us magnetic screwdriver near computers, or any electronics. That's why there are specially demagnetised screwdrivers available.

That's something i've never even considered, to be honest.. I always use a magnetized screwdriver, but then i DO always have system problems lol!

Hessian · 28 Jul 2007 at 10:48

johnno93 said:
I always thought you wasn't supposed to us magnetic screwdriver near computers, or any electronics. That's why there are specially demagnetised screwdrivers available. Saying that Half of my screwdrivers are slightly magnetic and never caused a problem.

This is what I thought, that you shouldn't use any type of magnets around electronics.

Shimmy · 28 Jul 2007 at 11:09

Have always used magnetic screw drivers, comes in handy in tight situations.

But then again I haven't been one to take much care for apparent 'dangers' like static, and so far no problems!

beano · 28 Jul 2007 at 11:12

i guess, realistically, they have a very small magnetic field anyway... Just don't go touching the circuits lol!

Nebzor · 28 Jul 2007 at 11:18

The only thing you're not meant to use a magnetic screwdriver around in a computer is the hard drive, because it's a magnetic medium.. although the chance of you actually altering data on it is so slim I wouldn't worry.