Tool Set Recommendations?

[Thraxen]

Just looking for recommendations on a tool set for general IT work. No meters or anything needed, just basic tools for dealing with hardware. Looking to spend around $100 or so.

Thanks!

 

[Blain]

Canned air, 4 way screwdriver, bent needle nose pliers, ATX power supply tester and straightened paperclip.

 

[Synomenon]

As Blain mentioned, "canned air" (my preferred brand is Falcon Dust-Off), a PSU tester, paper clips and this tool kit has been very helpful:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_123313-86580...ductId=1206013
Lowes Kobalt Precision Tool Kit - SKU: 123313

(Link may not work. The stupid detonator dynamite crap keeps breaking the links.)

 

[mmntech]

Canned air, 4 way screwdriver, bent needle nose pliers, ATX power supply tester and straightened paperclip.

This. An "electronics" tool set is usually under $20, usually less, at most hardware and surplus stores. You won't spend anywhere near $100.

 

[Zap]

A good #2 Philips screwdriver covers around 75% of all computer repair needs, while needle nose pliers and diagonal cutters cover another 10%.

 

[RebateMonger]

How do you guys work without those IC pullers that used to come with PC tool kits? (grin)

 

[JackMDS]

http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0208003

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[bobross419]

I would love to find a screw driver bit set (One handle with multiple sized/type heads) where the driver socket is the exact size of the standard case hex heads. I prefer socket to screwdriver whenever the option is available. Most of the multi-head drivers I've used have all had a driver socket that is smaller than the case screws

It probably isn't the safest thing, but I've never broken anything with this... I have a magnetic screw driver - it isn't a strong magnet, just enough to pick up screws that always fall onto other parts in the case or get stuck places. Someone else will probably say it is stupid of me to do, but I only do work on my own equipment (or my company's and everything is warrantied really well here).

Other than that, canned air and needle nose pliers

 

[lxskllr]

I would love to find a screw driver bit set (One handle with multiple sized/type heads) where the driver socket is the exact size of the standard case hex heads. I prefer socket to screwdriver whenever the option is available. Most of the multi-head drivers I've used have all had a driver socket that is smaller than the case screws

It probably isn't the safest thing, but I've never broken anything with this... I have a magnetic screw driver - it isn't a strong magnet, just enough to pick up screws that always fall onto other parts in the case or get stuck places. Someone else will probably say it is stupid of me to do, but I only do work on my own equipment (or my company's and everything is warrantied really well here).

Other than that, canned air and needle nose pliers

Not exactly what you're looking for, but screwdriver/socket sets are pretty common.

Dollar store tools work well enough for PC repair. It's all low torque, light duty applications. You should be able to get everything you need for less than $10. I'd also suggest a good Swiss Army knife. I like the Swiss Champ by Victorinox. That'll run you about $70, but it's super handy to have in your pocket.