Mac computers and laptops: Apple desktop computers and laptops can be repaired using standard Phillips and slotted screwdrivers.

As for the iFixit Pro model, the all-metal design, knurling, and swivel cap are well-designed to hold the precision screwdriver in different orientations and for different hand sizes. Wera Kraftform Plus VDE screwdrivers undergo a dielectric strength test under a 10,000-volt load in a water bath to reassure users that their screwdrivers have been exhaustively tested for their most important.T-handle screwdriver: The ideal handle shape to allow high torque transmission in difficult tightening and loosening situations. The compact designs and small bits included with precision screwdrivers fit well with the screws used in PCs, phones, glasses, and watches.

Everything about this set is sensibly designed, from the shot-blasted tips that reduce breakage, to the ergonomic shapes and smooth domed ends to the handles that allow them to spin easily. It comprises 17 screwdrivers, including three Torx, plus sets of imperial and metric Allen keys, and a universal handle with ten interchangeable ends. Many household jobs, electronics, and jewelry repairs simply can’t be completed without a specialty precision screwdriver. If you’re going to be doing work near mains electricity, it pays to make sure your screwdrivers are certified, and this should be clearly stated on the handle and the packaging in which they’re supplied. Importantly, you’ll get 56 bits, including the most common sizes and types, and various smartphone and electronics bits.

Machine Mart Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, register number 703528 and acts as a credit broker and not a lender. PC and laptop repairs: Phillips, slotted, torx, and hex screws are commonly found in desktop PCs and laptops. We found it hard to seat the end cap into our palms and twist the screwdriver handle with our fingers smoothly for one-handed use.

The single-blade drivers are a nice range from larger ends down to tiny precision models, in both flat and Phillips configurations. If you’re familiar with Wera’s Kraftform lineage, you won’t be surprised that these mini screwdrivers are simple to hold and torque in different orientations and for different hand sizes. Extendable shafts are great for reaching deep corners, and flexible shafts can turn screws in awkward positions or tight areas. The end cap is also confidently held closed with a magnet, and the design is compact enough to fit in your pocket. The Wera Kraftform Precision Screwdriver Set and the iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit are the only picks with best-in-class ergonomics for one-handed use.The end-cap swivel is also well built with a smooth rotating mechanism and no overly loose parts, which is something we can’t say for all picks on our list.

Perhaps not ideal for carrying around – though you could choose a subset – but rather for the home DIYer who can pick his weapon depending on the fight. Apple iPhones use a mix of screw types, including the P2 pentalobe design, a five-point, tamper-proof screw. We’re suckers for a good carrying case, which is another reason the Xiaomi Precision Screwdriver stands out. Really cheap screwdrivers can be a false economy, as it’s possible for the haft to come loose from the blade if you apply too much pressure while trying to undo a stuck screw.peHaving the right tool for the job is a cliche, but that statement rings true when discussing precision screwdrivers. You get two handles, and 17 inserts, all 154mm long, to go in them, plus a matching pair of pliers and insulation strippers. Static electricity builds up all around us, in our hair, our clothes, and when we walk on carpets, and would like nothing better than to run away to earth along the delicate lines of a PCB. Wera’s Kraftform handle has great curvatures and materials for exceptional ergonomics and gripping power. The Sharden Precision Screwdriver Set is one example of a kit that includes various electronics-specific tools.