Useful tools from iFixit for organizing repairs

[Andreas Thaler]

For my Canon T90 project yesterday, I used useful tools from iFixit that I had recently acquired,

The Anti-Static Project Tray helps with storing parts.

Previously, I placed everything on a cloth, which often resulted in parts getting mixed up if I wasn't careful. Everything is safe here.

Anti-Static Project Tray: Small Component and Screw Organizer

Anti-Static tray for sorting and organizing the parts, pieces, and tools for any project.

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The Magnetic Project Map is of high quality and holds metal parts on a magnetic base.

Here I've placed the top cover and battery compartment screws as well as parts from a connector in the order they'll be reinserted. The mat holds perfectly.

You can write on the map with a correctable Staedtler pen, which also erases the data.

Here are a few notes for my post on PHOTRIO and my repair log.

Magnetic Project Mat

Keep your screws and components safely in place and organised on our dry-erase Magnetic Project Mat and jot down notes whenever necessary.

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I am a huge fan of ifixit's smart tools

 

[OrientPoint]

The iFixIt magnet project boards are great.

But beware the quality on other items - I bought a vise from them that literally snapped in two at the neck as I assembled it. What should have been a solid steel 3cm wide neck bar was in fact a congealed iron oxide slurry. Not sure how that was even possible. They told me to throw it out and refunded the purchase price. I've seen quality issues with other items too, to the point where I don't bother any more. MicroTools is my goto now. YMMV.

 

[Andreas Thaler]

The iFixIt magnet project boards are great.

But beware the quality on other items - I bought a vise from them that literally snapped in two at the neck as I assembled it. What should have been a solid steel 3cm wide steel neck bar was in fact a congealed iron oxide slurry. Not sure how that was even possible. They told me to throw it out and refunded the purchase price. I've seen quality issues with other items too, to the point where I don't bother any more. MicroTools is my goto now. YMMV.

That's interesting.

I use these products, among others, and haven't found any quality issues. Of course, the load limit must be observed, as with any tool.

Spudger: The Essential ESD-Safe Pry Tool - iFixit

A tougher take on a favorite multitool. Safely poke and pry with this tough, firm, and antistatic tool for electronic repair. 5” carbon fiber tool essential for smartphone or tablet disassembly.

www.ifixit.com

Soldering Splint

Solder smarter with iFixit's compact and durable Soldering Splint.

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iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6): Thin Prying and Separating Tools

Thin prying tool for opening electronic devices. Opening picks are essential to open any iPad, tablet, or smartphone sealed with adhesive.

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Jimmy: The Ultimate Device Opener, 6150 Steel Blade

Meet the Jimmy, the ultimate opening tool for everything. Perfect for prying, cutting or detaching.

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Manta Precision Bit Set

For once bigger is better. The Manta Precision Set is our most comprehensive bit set with 112 precision bits for absolutely any screw you come across.

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[OrientPoint]

Well the prying tools are pretty bulletproof. I don't think anyone could screw those up. The bit sets aren't bad for the price and include all of the odd ones used in electronics. I had one for a while, but eventually gifted it to my son and got a nice set of Wiha drivers as a luxury upgrade (surely I deserve it). The iFixIt antistatic mat is a good value. But there is better value to be had elsewhere with soldering tools, tweezers, etc.

 

[bernard_L]

The Magnetic Project Map is of high quality and holds metal parts on a magnetic base.

Shutter blades: DON'T

 

[Andreas Thaler]

Shutter blades: DON'T

I have taken precautions

ELMA Demagnetizer Antimag for fine tools and watches

ELMA Demagnetizer Antimag for fine tools and watches. Tools can also transmit magnetism and should be demagnetised before use on clock movements.

www.uhrmacherwerkzeuge.com