Screwdriver size for PC build

OverDrive · 21 May 2012 at 11:02

Hi guys,

I have a screwdriver that has always served me well for PC building (and loads of other stuff around the house), however it is now slightly worn/blunt. I think it's 20 years old.

I'd like to buy a nice slim screwdriver for my new build, could you pls. point me in the right direction. I'm not sure what size I need, I guess the same size as the one I have, but it's not marked on it, or if it was it's worn away.

Thanks.

Idleman · 21 May 2012 at 11:48

http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/handtool...illips/B-and-Q-Crosshead-Screwdriver-11247612

This will do.

Philtor · 21 May 2012 at 13:52

Have a look for the Draper 31 Piece Precision Screwdriver set which you can pick up for around £6 and will cover all your needs.

honosuseri · 21 May 2012 at 14:27

philtor said:
Have a look for the Draper 31 Piece Precision Screwdriver set which you can pick up for around £6 and will cover all your needs.

It's worthwhile if you do a lot of tech tinkering to own a kit. Because I dabble at repairing phones, games consoles etc having torx bits are useful and having the screwdrivers in a multitude of sizes helps too.

For purely working on a PC, a (crosshead) philips screwdriver is all you really need. I have a ratchet screwdriver with a variety of changeable tips that is magnetic.....this is handy to keep the screws on the tip of the screwdriver when securing the mobo for example.

OverDrive · 21 May 2012 at 16:42

Fantastic, thank you. That kit looks good.

Out of interest how many of you use an anti-static wrist strap. I've never used one, perhaps i've been lucky! I do build in a room with a wooden floor. I don't want to push my luck with my new build though so will prob get one this time.

Philtor · 21 May 2012 at 18:54

I have an antistatic wrist strap but only use it when doing builds for other peeps

OverDrive · 21 May 2012 at 19:43

Yep, I always touch some exposed (earthed) metal such as a radiator pipe every 10mins or so and make sure I stay on the wooden floor and avoid carpet. I also make sure i'm not wearing anything that could generate static, cotton for example. Just waiting for a pro to tell me that my method makes no difference at all

I better order a wrist strap too.

j.col · 21 May 2012 at 21:16

OverDrive said:
Yep, I always touch some exposed (earthed) metal such as a radiator pipe every 10mins or so and make sure I stay on the wooden floor and avoid carpet. I also make sure i'm not wearing anything that could generate static, cotton for example. Just waiting for a pro to tell me that my method makes no difference at all

I better order a wrist strap too.

just leave the pc plugged into the wall socket, but leave the socket switch OFF.
that way the case is always earthed (through the power cord)

i also have a little set, bought it in a discount shop for £3, and there magnetic as well