iFixit Launches New $20 Essential Electronics Toolkit for iPhone Repairs

[MacRumors]

iFixit today announced the release of its redesigned Essential Electronics Toolkit, a magnetized case equipped with a variety of tools and screwdriver bits for repairing iPhones and other electronics at home.

Many of the tools are featured in iFixit's iPhone repair guides, including the iFixit Opening Tool, iFixit Opening Picks, and Suction Handle, providing the essentials for do-it-yourself screen repairs and battery swaps.

The toolkit includes:
Magnetized Driver Handle
Angled ESD-safe Precision Tweezers
Spudger
Jimmy
iFixit Opening Tool
iFixit Opening Picks set of 6
Suction Handle
Easy-to-Open Magnetized Case
Lid with Built-in Sorting Tray
Sixteen 4 mm Precision Screwdriver Bits
Phillips - 000, 00, 0, 1, 2
Pentalobe - P2, P5
Flathead - 1, 2.5, 4 mm
Torx - T4, T5
Torx Security - TR6, TR8, TR10
SIM Eject Bit
The Essential Electronics Toolkit -- a good stocking stuffer -- is $19.95 on iFixit's website.

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[atikalz]

No need for that in future: iPhone 8 will be one single superglued part.

 

[Bubba Satori]

Needs a pack of dongle wipes.

 

[jonnysods]

Can you even repair iPhones now?

 

[69Mustang]

Brand new 69Mustang repair kit for all Apple Products:
To deal with the annoying problem of Solder All of the Things

To counter the copious amounts of Glue All of the Other Things
You will need this:

and this:

 

[miknos]

Great tool for DIY repairs so you don't have to pay a fortune to change a broken screen or swap a cheap old battery.

 

[splogue]

No need for that in future: iPhone 8 will be one single superglued part.

Okay, you win. That made me laugh - and it is kind of true!

 

[Zirel]

So they say that the iPhone 7 has a 1/10 repairability score and basically you can't repair it.

How can they sell a $10 ratchet for $20?

Hypocrites.

 

[taptic]

Can you even repair iPhones now?

Surprisingly, they're quite easy to repair.
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So they say that the iPhone 7 has a 1/10 repairability score and basically you can't repair it.

How can they sell a $10 ratchet for $20?

Hypocrites.

ITT: People who think iPhones are built like MacBook Pros

 

[2457282]

I have had every iphone starting with the 3GS. Total repairs required - ZERO.

And yet, I would love to accept this stocking stuffer just so I can take an old phone apart and tinker. 😀

 

[FreakinEurekan]

No Tri-point bits though 🙁 Frankly I have all the phillips, flat, and Torx bits I need, and screwdriver handles. But the only way to get the specialty bits, is to buy the whole 64-piece or 128-piece kits.

 

[WarHeadz]

Can you even repair iPhones now?

As someone who repairs many iPhones on a daily basis...yes, you can.

 

[vmistery]

You: "Hey an iPhone repair kit for Christmas thanks!

Other person: "You're welcome, coincidently my battery needs replacing shall we test out your new kit"

 

[kwikdeth]

Wish they would include more spudgers, I've always found those things to barely last past one or two uses.

 

[SBlue1]

Can you even repair iPhones now?

Its quite sad to know that an iPhone can be repaired much easier than a MacBook Pro which is actually a throw away computer. So much for the green footprint at Apple. 🙁

 

[HEK]

Can you even repair iPhones now?

More like warranty cancellation kit. Also good to prevent future paid apple service.

 

[GoodWheaties]

Can you even repair iPhones now?

iPhones are actually some of the easiest to repair phones out there. Clearly the MacBook team didn't get the memo though.

 

[Gasu E.]

Spudger, Jimmy, Phillips, Flathead, and Torx-- me mates from the ol' neighbor'ood.

 

[44267547]

iPhones are actually some of the easiest to repair phones out there. Clearly the MacBook team didn't get the memo though.

Maybe the previous iPhones were. But with the IP67X rating on the iPhone 7, includes a lot more adehesive, which makes it more difficult. I wouldn't chance it, unless you absolutely Were confident on what you were doing.

 

[GoodWheaties]

Maybe the previous iPhones were. But with the IP67X rating on the iPhone 7, includes a lot more adehesive, which makes it more difficult. I wouldn't chance it, unless you absolutely Were confident on what you were doing.

Depends on the person. I would rather live without water resistance than live with a broken screen or poor battery. That being said I always recommend letting Apple do it if it is still under warranty.

 

[44267547]

Depends on the person. I would rather live without water resistance than live with a broken screen or poor battery. That being said I always recommend letting Apple do it if it is still under warranty.

Agreed. I could care less about the water resistance. I don't shower with my iPhone (Which, apparently a large majority of forum members do? Weird) or get my iPhone near water. I see so many iPhone users with cracked screens, that would annoy me immensely.

 

[Nick11Mac]

Would not expect to see a demand by the average user. Most folks would take it to a repair place if past warranty.

 

[Gasu E.]

I don't shower with my iPhone .

Really? You should try it. But set it on vibrate.

 

[44267547]

Really? You should try it. But set it on vibrate.

It kind of scares me. Do you do this?

 

[bladerunner2000]

So they say that the iPhone 7 has a 1/10 repairability score and basically you can't repair it.

How can they sell a $10 ratchet for $20?

Hypocrites.

The same way Apple charges $1,000+ for $200 pig schlock.