I've fixed a bunch of them, as well as tablets, and I really like the toolkit from iFixit. It's great as a beginners set.
EDIT, now that I have a bit more time to elaborate:
It contains most of the bits you'll ever need, including the weird ones. The only thing I use in addition to that kit is a good heat gun, citric based cleaning agent, and some of those glue-gasket-things.
Another consideration is some tool to heat up the display or back. iFixit has the iOpener, a silicone "pillow" you heat up in the microwave, which works okay, but you might prefer a heat gun, or a plate (3D printer's heated bed works too).
Take care of your eyes. That's fine work and being able to see well will make everything easier. I'm not familiar with the gear specific to the task, but I notice Louis Rosman using jeweler's lenses and different magnifying glasses.
It is the GOAT. But I advise to invest into a better set. iFixit tools are really good and not super duper expensive.
Get a silicone pad for working area. These are fucking great! The bigger, the better.
If soldering is involved, I suggest to start with some sort of a small pen-sized soldering iron. Something like this:
It is this much more comfortable than a big ass tool when working with tiny smd components. There is also a tweezers version.
If it is too expensive, get FNIRSI. It uses basic JBC tips and is 100W USB-C PD but is bigger and less comfortable. Invest in something like JBC or Weller later when you can.
Bonus: get a good deck lamp like this. Pretty much any heat gun is fine. Maybe get a hot plate. And, of course, all the liquids - isopropranolol alcohol, gasket sealant for phones, break cleaner maybe, etc.
The ifixit kit really is the best bang for your buck. unless you are working on a lot of the same devices and want to invest in high quality tools for those specific bits.
Aside from the suggested iFixit screwdriver kits and magnifying glasses, I would suggest a microfibre cloth or wiping down the device and isopropyl alcohol to clean adhesive for the battery in many phones.
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neidu3@sh.itjust.works · 21 pts · 121d
I've fixed a bunch of them, as well as tablets, and I really like the toolkit from iFixit. It's great as a beginners set.
EDIT, now that I have a bit more time to elaborate:
It contains most of the bits you'll ever need, including the weird ones. The only thing I use in addition to that kit is a good heat gun, citric based cleaning agent, and some of those glue-gasket-things.
Yaky@slrpnk.net · 10 pts · 121d
Second the iFixit kit.
Another consideration is some tool to heat up the display or back. iFixit has the iOpener, a silicone "pillow" you heat up in the microwave, which works okay, but you might prefer a heat gun, or a plate (3D printer's heated bed works too).
And good lighting of course.
snowsuit2654@piefed.blahaj.zone · 4 pts · 121d
Some other useful stuff: isopropyl alcohol & an old tooth brush for cleaning corrosion, a magnet bowl for holding parts.
neidu3@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 121d
And some lint free pads for the alcohol. I buy mine dirt cheap at the pharmacy, as they're technically bandages.
yesman@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 121d
Take care of your eyes. That's fine work and being able to see well will make everything easier. I'm not familiar with the gear specific to the task, but I notice Louis Rosman using jeweler's lenses and different magnifying glasses.
village604@adultswim.fan · 3 pts · 120d
Also wear eye protection when working with screens.
neidu3@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 120d
And steel toe boots. Some of the phones are heavy as fuck. OP didn't specify, so we have to assume he will also be working on Vodaphone VM1:
imetators@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 120d
Not a tech, just a hobbyist.
I got this set:
It is the GOAT. But I advise to invest into a better set. iFixit tools are really good and not super duper expensive.
Get a silicone pad for working area. These are fucking great! The bigger, the better.
If soldering is involved, I suggest to start with some sort of a small pen-sized soldering iron. Something like this:
It is this much more comfortable than a big ass tool when working with tiny smd components. There is also a tweezers version.
If it is too expensive, get FNIRSI. It uses basic JBC tips and is 100W USB-C PD but is bigger and less comfortable. Invest in something like JBC or Weller later when you can.
Bonus: get a good deck lamp like this. Pretty much any heat gun is fine. Maybe get a hot plate. And, of course, all the liquids - isopropranolol alcohol, gasket sealant for phones, break cleaner maybe, etc.
remon@ani.social · 1 pts · 121d
Screwdriver
slazer2au@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 121d
But what kind, because many do not use star or flats
snowsuit2654@piefed.blahaj.zone · 4 pts · 121d
The ifixit kit really is the best bang for your buck. unless you are working on a lot of the same devices and want to invest in high quality tools for those specific bits.
ArseAssassin@sopuli.xyz · 1 pts · 121d
sbeak@sopuli.xyz · 1 pts · 120d
Aside from the suggested iFixit screwdriver kits and magnifying glasses, I would suggest a microfibre cloth or wiping down the device and isopropyl alcohol to clean adhesive for the battery in many phones.