Small toolkit for computers and electronics?

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I need a small toolkit to work with computers and other hobby electronics and was wondering what people would recommend? I looked at the iFixit toolkit and it looks good but was curious if any other options are out there.
 
hornetstinger said:
Couple of crosshead screwdrivers, no1 & 2, needle nose pliers and cutters that's about.

Don't really need a toolkit tbh
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I mean that's true.

I got it as a present, can't be sure being as tight as I am I'd have ever got one :cry:

That kit has all sorts of gubbins good for other things too, used it on watches and phones so it's worth it if it's for more than just a pc.
 
I think I'll just get the toolkit as you can just put in a draw out of the way and I don't have to faff about with getting individual pieces.
 
Another one for the iFixit kits. They are fantastic.

If you're really lazy like me, I would also recommend the DeWalt 12V electric screwdriver.
 
hornetstinger said:
Couple of crosshead screwdrivers, no1 & 2, needle nose pliers and cutters that's about.

Don't really need a toolkit tbh
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This and a hex driver for nipping up the motherboard stand-offs before you install the motherboard. Nothing worse than undoing a motherboard screw, only to feel the motherboard stand-off spinning too.

And also a small paintbrush to help you clean the dust from heatsinks and components.
 
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Philtor said:
iFixit Mako 64 bit kit will last you a lifetime and does a whole range of devices.
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Absolutely agreed.

I picked this kit up awhile back for around £30 and its been a godsend, I already had a few other bits and bobs or I'd have sprung for the larger pro kit. Incredibly useful, not just for PC related kit either, it's handy for a whole range of things.
 
Gray2233 said:
Absolutely agreed.

I picked this kit up awhile back for around £30 and its been a godsend, I already had a few other bits and bobs or I'd have sprung for the larger pro kit. Incredibly useful, not just for PC related kit either, it's handy for a whole range of things.
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You can take apart pretty much anything with it. Putting it back together is another story lol
 
13oots2 said:
Even sadder, I have nearly all the smaller tools of this.
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I don't have the specialist tools in the cases, bearing press, wheel/ rear deralleur frame alignment tool- too expensive and too rarely used. Got a wheel truing stand though

Don't need much for PC building, pliers for standoffs is fine, couple of screwdrivers
 
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