Hey everyone,
I'm going to be sticking the Optibay from my old late 08 MBP into my new 2011 machine soon. However, I've been using like 2 screwdrivers and my fingers for most of the jobs before, and I figure now is as good a time as ever to invest in a decent toolkit that includes more screwdrivers and some spudgers. I prefer high quality tools and have basically narrowed it down to 2 different kits, one from OWC and the other from iFixit. I'm leaning toward the iFixit set, but the screwdrivers aren't magnetic. I currently have slightly magnetized screwdrivers, and the magnetism has helped before. Will nonmagnetic heads make a big difference to me, and are magnetic screwdrivers even recommended for computer repairs?
http://www.ifixit.com/Tools/Home-Tech-Toolkit/IF145-047
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer Technology/TOOLKIT11/
Any recommendations? Thanks!
EDIT: I went ahead and ordered from iFixit. Instead of the kit I linked, I decided on a 54 bit driver set instead, along with a pair of black sticks, as well as some metal spudgers. Shipping came out to be quite a bit, but the driver set seems to be a pretty decent price. If I remember, I'll post back when I get my order.
I'm going to be sticking the Optibay from my old late 08 MBP into my new 2011 machine soon. However, I've been using like 2 screwdrivers and my fingers for most of the jobs before, and I figure now is as good a time as ever to invest in a decent toolkit that includes more screwdrivers and some spudgers. I prefer high quality tools and have basically narrowed it down to 2 different kits, one from OWC and the other from iFixit. I'm leaning toward the iFixit set, but the screwdrivers aren't magnetic. I currently have slightly magnetized screwdrivers, and the magnetism has helped before. Will nonmagnetic heads make a big difference to me, and are magnetic screwdrivers even recommended for computer repairs?
http://www.ifixit.com/Tools/Home-Tech-Toolkit/IF145-047
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer Technology/TOOLKIT11/
Any recommendations? Thanks!
EDIT: I went ahead and ordered from iFixit. Instead of the kit I linked, I decided on a 54 bit driver set instead, along with a pair of black sticks, as well as some metal spudgers. Shipping came out to be quite a bit, but the driver set seems to be a pretty decent price. If I remember, I'll post back when I get my order.
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