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iFixit is continuing its mission to keep the most electronics out of landfill, and for that, it has released the refresh of its all-in-one toolkit. The iFixit repair business toolkit gets a new look with all new tools and features in one bad and we look at its worth.
And this kit has it all, a whole repair shop all in one, which means anyone can start up getting repairs done in one. And it is very convenient and easy for anyone to utilize it. Especially considering all it has in it so that you can start your repair business anytime and anywhere.
Gives you all the tools you might need to start on reapirs on any tech around
A great continuation of the right to repair movement and keeping stuff out of landfill
Inclusion of mat and tray makes tracking and keeping everything together really easy
Cons
An expensive one off investment
Contents:
Pro Tech Toolkit
2x Halberd Spudger
Dust Blower
Marlin Screwdriver Set – 15 Precision Screwdrivers
6x iFixit Opening Picks
Precision Utility Knife
Anti-Clamp
iFixit Battery Blocker
Polyimide Tape
FixMat
Plastic Cards
Tesa 61395 Tape – 2 mm Width
Digital Multimeter
Pointed ESD Safe Tweezers
iFixit Screen Saver Device Cleaning Spray
Digital Caliper
Nylon Tipped Tweezers
Microfiber Cleaning Cloths
iOpener
Heavy-Duty Suction Cups (Pair)
Carabiner
Portable Anti-Static Mat
Anti-Static Brush
Magnetizer / Demagnetizer
6x iFixit Opening Tool
iFixit Skill Badge
Self-Repair Manifesto
2x Carbon Fiber Spudger
iFixit Lapel Pin
iFixit Messenger Bag
As you can see there is plenty included in the whole kit. And it definitely has everything you need to get on with repairing anything you might get your hands on either for yourself or someone who might need help.
There’s not much you won’t be able to fix with this set, and you can then also show off your support with badges, posters, and pins. It also takes into consideration the elector static damage possible with the mat and straps provided, as well as all the well-done tools as always.
The bag comes with the pro kit, which we have used and reviewed previously, and that in itself is a great addition to any tech enthusiast or even an amateur. And there are plenty of use cases for the range, so we’ll see how it handles them.
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Content of the kit, source: WePC
Usability and features
With the whole range of tools in the bag, you can pretty much work on anything with it. The anti-clamp and opener are particularly good for getting into phones and glued devices, although this is a bit more out of the scope of what we do.
But there are plenty of other resources, the whole Pro Tech toolkit is a great feature that really can be useful for anything, especially for any smaller and more hard-to-get-at parts. And with the mat and anti-static straps, you can be sure to keep your stuff safe. It’s especially handy for those smaller devices.
It even has a great range of screwdrivers that give you a bit more leverage when trying to unscrew some of those tougher parts. For even those smaller parts, you have a caliper to measure how big that in fact is, whilst an Ammeter means you can check the electrical continuity or if the circuit works as it should.
In particular, the magnetic FixMat is very handy, as working on that, although a small size, gives you plenty of control and safety to work with. Dropping screws that get caught on the mat and then organizing them in the gaps. It was handy when the Nintendo JoyCon screws kept slipping off but not getting lost on the mat. And for bigger workspaces, the anti-static mat is good, although you do lack the magnetism
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Using the iFixit tools, source: WePC
Is the iFixit repair business toolkit worth it?
The whole kit comes in at $299.99/£274.99 on the iFixit store itself. And for that price, you do get a lot of features and parts, especially when it all comes in an easy-to-transport bag. So it’s handy if you want to do work on the move.
It is quite an investment, but with it, you can be sure to be able to fix pretty much anything. You can prolong the life of a lot of devices, and iFixit is the place to find more information and help. All that might be missing is a soldering iron but that requires a bit more knowledge and practice and there are already good options to pick from anyway. So it defintely is a great choice for those reapairs, and it has all the helpful tools in it.
Summary BEng Mechanical Engineering A Levels: Maths, Physics, Chemistry PC Builder at Gladiator Benchmarker and reviewer at BGFG DofE Bronze & Silver Experience Through his education, he learned the proper methods of testing and research. Earning a degree in Engineering he worked in groups and solo to submit and write up test reviews and coursework following best practices for referencing and providing the best information. At Gladiator Seb worked as a PC builder, with tens of PCs daily, he learned the ins and outs of what makes a PC great and how to put them together thoroughly. He also ran the testing section for a while to make sure the computers ran as they should and had all they needed. While also diagnosing any problems and resolving them gaining experience in fixing PCs. Moving on from building, he then went to benchmarking and writing. Starting in video production of benchmarks for the WePC channel he learned the ins and outs of Premier and running benchmarks for many GPUs and games. After which he went on to write about them instead, learning the ins and outs of articles and reviewing. Education University of Manchester Southend High School for Girls Sixth Form St. Thomas High School for Boys
