Magnetic Screwdriver in PC's

WuMyster · 28 May 2013 at 20:04

The tools I own are absolutely crappy and I need to purchase some better ones which would include a screwdriver.
I would much prefer a magnetic one for motherboard screws and other awkward positioned ones.
Is it safe to have one in a PC? Hard drives are magnetic so im guessing its safe?
Did some forum searching and answers are mainly no but with no reason and threads started in the early 2000s.

can anyone clarify on this?

Fire_fly · 28 May 2013 at 20:14

I have use magnetized screwdrivers on my builds / rebuilds and have never had a problem.

As long as you don't use very powerful magnets you should be ok.

WuMyster · 28 May 2013 at 20:15

Good to know. A few more opinions would be great, just to get rid of my paranoia.

mickyflinn · 28 May 2013 at 20:18

Always used magnetic screwdrivers never any problems.

millsd44 · 28 May 2013 at 20:19

I always use magnetic extendable screwdrivers as I'm constantly losing stuff inbetween the HSF and/or other parts of the motherboard. They're relatively weak magnets so I've never really thought twice about it

Fire_fly · 28 May 2013 at 20:22

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18496139&highlight=Magnetic+Screwdriver

Ninja_Ferret · 28 May 2013 at 20:22

I always use a magnetic screw driver as the screws always seem to fall in the smallest spaces, it has never created a problem.

WuMyster · 28 May 2013 at 20:22

Should really search more :S Sorry about that. Thanks for the help, Ill get my order in.