The following laptop repairing tools will be very
helpful if you decide to start a laptop repair business or just repair your own
computer. I will talk about tools I am using myself and make some
recommendation.
Don’t be cheap with tools because you will be using
them on a daily basis. A good quality tool will make the whole repair process
much easier and more enjoyable.
1. Screwdriver sets
A set of good quality precision screwdrivers
is must have tools for any laptop repair technician. I found that Wiha
makes one of the best screwdrivers available on the market today. Wihas through
hardened for best wear resistance and they are made in Germany. I’ve been using
the same Wiha set almost every day for over 10 years and they are still like new.
2. Case opening tools
When you disassemble a laptop, very often you
have to separate plastic parts or open small connectors.For example, when you
replace the LCD screen, you have to separate the screen bezel from the display
cover. When you disassemble the laptop base you have to separate the
bottom case from top cover.Never separate plastic parts with a screwdriver, you
can and most likely will damage/scratch the plastic. Using right case
opening tools should be a standard procedure.I would suggest using cell phone
case open pry tools. These tools are made of plastic and will not damage your
computer case.A good case opening set will have a few nylon pry tools, few
different metal spudgers and set of tweezers.
3. Tweezers
I would like to mention the importance of
good, strong needle nose tweezers. You will use them very often and they are
very convenient for opening small motherboard cable connectors and fitting
small cables into the connectors. Wiha 44501 ESD safe tweezers will be the
excellent choice. They made of non-rusting special alloyed stainless steel and
designed for all current electronics applications. These tweezers and very
strong, very sharp and will last you for a long time.
4. Screw
container and organizer
Being organized is very important while
working with laptops. While taking apart an average laptop, it might be
necessary to remove 20-30 different screws. Be organized, keep track of screws,
make notes. It will make your life much easier during the reassembly process.A
good clear plastic container will be very useful. If you plan to work on
multiple projects you will need a few of them. I always have at least 10 empty
containers under my bench.
5. Digital Multimeter
A good digital multimeter will help you test
AC adapters, troubleshoot failed DC power jack, etc. Using a multimeter you can
test a circuit board or wire for continuity.I found that Fluke makes one of the
most accurate and reliable multimeters available on the market today. A good
quality multimeter is not cheap but it will last you a lifetime.Fluke 117 Electricians True RMS Multimeter would
be a great multimeter for most laptop repairs.
6.
Multi-meter probes and adapters
For component level logic board repairs and
troubleshooting you will need extended fine point tip adapter set for your
Fluke multi-meter. This set will fit on the original factory Fluke probes that
came with your multi-meter. They will help you to take measurements even on
smallest logic board components. If you don’t like long fine point adapters, I recommend using
these ultra-sharp multi-meter tester needle point probes. They replace factory
Fluke probes. I like the built quality, the length of the cables, and most
importantly, the needle nose probe points.
7.
Soldering
station
I’ve tried many different soldering irons but found
that Hakko FX-951-66 soldering station does the job very well. It
heats up quickly and very powerful. Works very well on logic boards with
lead-free solder. This station is made in Japan which is very rare these days.
8. Solder
Kester 63/37 .015 DIA. solder is all I use for my repairs. Kester
rosin core solder is designed for electronic and electrical work. This spool is
1lb and will last you for a very long time.
9.
Desoldering hand pump
A desoldering pump is another useful tool you
must have for soldering/desoldering jobs, for example for DC jack removals. It
will help you to remove large amounts of solder quickly and efficiently.
Edsyn SOLDAPULLT desoldering tool hand pump
DS017 is a very good one.
10. Desoldering wick braid
For removing small amounts of solder I use
desoldering wick braid. It works very well for cleaning thermal pads during
logic board component level repairs. Goot Wick desoldering braid is one of the
best. Usually I use 2.5mm or 3.5mm braid, either one will work just fine.
11. Solder flux
In my
opinion, AMTECH Solder Flux NC-559-V2-TF is the best flux on the US market. It
will make any soldering job easy and flawless. With AMTECH flux your soldering
job will look professional. Make sure to buy genuine product made in the USA by
Inventec Performance Chemicals.There are many fakes out there.
12.
Bench top smoke absorber
If you don’t solder very often, a bench top
smoke absorber like Hakko FA400-04 will be sufficient to protect you from
soldering fumes. The FA-400 removes soldering smoke and fumes quickly,
safely and efficiently.
Stationary fume extractor system For everyday
soldering jobs, you will need something more efficient. This Hakko FA430
smoke absorber station will do the job very well. The Hakko FA-430 fume
extraction unit is designed expressly for use at soldering stations, extracting
the contaminated air directly at the source. This powerful fume extractor is
compact, relatively quiet and easy to maintain.
13. Microscope
You cannot do micros oldering without a good
microscope. You don’t need anything fancy, a basic AmScope SE400-Z
binocular stereo microscope will be sufficient for most repairs you encounter.
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