I've used this cheap kit from amazon to put together a few PCs, do some laptop repair, and pretty much any thing else that didn't require insulated tools or a drill. The bits didn't snap the moment I misused them, so the quality is decent. The included hex/socket(?) is also great for putting in standoffs. The handle leaves a bit to be desired in ergonomics, but you could always buy a more comfortable handle - these bits are a standard size.
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No no no, that one is terrible. You have to go with this one that is much more expensive but it has a little lever on the right the makes all the bits pop up at an angle. I hit that little lever and closed it about 64 times when I first got it. Amazing.
You should not use force because the cartridges afternoon made durable like N64 bricks. I would opt for leverage with a pair of tweezers, by placing the pointed end on the lip of the opening until it catches a little in the cartridge. You should be able to carefully pry it out without crushing the cartridge or warping it further. Good luck. If all else fails, buy a cheap t-series kit for phones and small devices. This is what I have for my Switch and phone repairs
Solved it myself. For any of you spacemen of the future that might be trying to do the same thing to this kind of laptop, here's a little help:
You need a T5 torx screwdriver as well as extremely small Philip's head drivers. This set had everything I needed.
You need to pop the back plate off, first. In addition to screws, its attached to arms that are attached to the screen; all you have to do is wiggle them a little and they'll separate.
Remove all screws except the ones attached to the fans. Those don't need removal.
Open the laptop up partway and press the top plate (the part that covers the keyboard) forward until it just comes off. After that, flip it over as if you're going to use it and carefully lever the cover off to expose the RAM.
The RAM is the chip in the centre, there's only one slot and its filled by an 8GB RAM stick, so you need a 16GB+ stick. The rest of the RAM is soldered directly to the mobo.
Once you're done, snap everything back into place and make sure the rear plate's back on the swivel arms of the screen. Rescrew everything together and you should be golden.
Just get a precision screw driver set from Amazon for $10.
I found this one on amazon if youre looking for a multi bit set. Seems to have pretty good reviews but take a look at the videos. I would buy it myself but i already have a similar set that doesnt see much use. I dont know if my harbor freight one is s2 tool steel though, i know ive bent a couple of the flathead tips. Who knows maybe ill get it.
I found this one on amazon if youre looking for a multi bit set. Seems to have pretty good reviews but take a look at the videos. I would buy it myself but i already have a similar set that doesnt see much use. I dont know if my harbor freight one is s2 tool steel though, i know ive bent a couple of the flathead tips. Who knows maybe ill get it.
Of course. Glad to do it. If you follow some basic instructions it can be VERY VERY easy. The big stuff you will need:
1) a set of precision tools to unscrew small screws. this one is great--and cheap at $14--and has gently magnetized heads so that when you unscrew a tiny screw, it will stick on and you won't drop it inside your computer.
2) static bracelet. Get one here for $5. you will connect this to a suitable ground and it will prevent you from accidentally discharging static shocks to the inside of your machine.
3) YOUR specific components. For a laptop, you will likely need a 2.5" sized SSD (solid state drive). Here's a good sized one (480GB) on amazon for $50.00.
4) A guide for taking parts out of YOUR specific computer. If you tell me the make and model of your machine, I'd be happy to find a tutorial that shows the correct process.
most of the time HDD replacement is fairly easy. you usually just open a compartment, unplug some wires, unscrew some screws and then do the same steps in reverse order.
The parts AND tools listed above come to about $70 plus tax for a whole new SUPERFAST hard drive. If you wanted to do a RAM upgrade at the same time, I would estimate that to be around a $60 cost, putting your TOTAL ALL IN COST at $130, down from $400 lol.
You can do it, and feel free to ask any questions you like.
I picked up the $15 set of titanium hex drivers off amazon and a precision tool set for like $10. And I picked up a 5.5mm pack of combination wrenches for my kaiju as using the precision driver was tough in a certain spot.
The hex drivers and precision set would have honestly been enough.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071PB4RPV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UKD-FbXHA6D6Q?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CP2GGBI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_knIPmLPgtIk63
These were what I got.
Got one of these three years ago, it's more than paid for itself. It's got 57 bits, much more than those other two.
This Ifixit kit is really good quality https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Mako-Driver-Kit--64-Precision-Bits/IF145-299?o=4 but any driver like this will do the job https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071PB4RPV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_B6R9N9E3D9DQTCPFZ7DC
This is the set I've had for 8 years. I mainly use it on phones and laptops though since the screws are smaller. The Phillips that is the biggest works on mb screws which is that big round one near the middle/bottom. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B071PB4RPV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_AV3D8AK1QZ1ER2J3GPAD
I would recommend just buying something like this if you don't have something similar already which you probably do. It has a #1 and #2 Phillips as you can see. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0015SBILG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_9BX1YX1RT8VDMNSNHYF2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I took apart and clean to my original day one PlayStation 4 and Playstation 4 Pro with a T8 or T9, usually you can get the whole set super cheap.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071PB4RPV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QcbuFb6Q4P8YY
The cheap options, should be good enough for a Pro Controller.
The good option. Probably overkill for just the controller, but this thing is amazing for general use. It has bits very few kits do. The screwdriver is fantastic. If you do other sorts of electronics stuff I highly recommend this kit.