Precision Screwdriver Set

A precision screwdriver is the one tool that turns “throw it away” into “fixed it in ten minutes”. Phones, laptops, games consoles, glasses, drones, watches and cameras are all held together with tiny Phillips, Torx, Pentalobe and tri-point screws that a normal screwdriver will never touch. Our precision screwdriver sets give you the exact bits, in a magnetic driver, to open almost anything and put it back together properly. Affordable, hardened-steel precision tools, all in UK stock and ready to ship.

Which precision screwdriver set should you buy?

It comes down to how many different devices you plan to open and whether you want a manual or an electric driver:

• 36 in 1 Precision Electronics Screwdriver Set (£22.00) is the sweet spot for most people. It covers the common phone, laptop and console screws without paying for bits you will never use.
• 170 in 1 Precision Screwdriver Set with Portable Bag (£22.90) is the do-everything kit, with a huge bit range plus prying tools, tweezers and a carry bag. Best if you repair a wide mix of gadgets or want spares.
• 120 in 1 Rechargeable Precision Electronics Screwdriver Set (£28.50) is the electric option. The motorised driver saves your wrist on long teardowns and jobs with dozens of screws, and switches to manual for the final tightening.

Not sure how many bits you actually need? See the FAQ below, most repairs only ever use a handful. Whichever precision tool kit you pick, you get quality hardened bits at a price that still undercuts the big-brand equivalents.

What to look for in a set

• Bit range. You want Phillips (PH), flathead, Torx (T), Pentalobe (used on iPhones and MacBooks) and tri-point (Y) at minimum. Our sets cover all of these.
• Magnetic bits and tip. A magnetised driver holds the screw so it does not vanish into a laptop. Every set here is magnetic.
• Hardened steel bits. Cheap soft bits round off and then round off the screw too. Ours are CRV/S2 hardened steel that grips instead of slipping.
• Extras that matter. Plastic spudgers, prying picks, a suction cup and tweezers do the fiddly opening that a screwdriver cannot, and the larger kits include them.

Great for phone, laptop and console repair

These kits are built for exactly this. Pentalobe and tri-point bits open modern iPhones and Samsung phones, small Torx and Phillips handle laptops and Nintendo Switch, and the prying tools pop clips and battery adhesive without cracking the case. If you follow a teardown guide (iFixit and similar), these sets have the bits those guides ask for.

Precision screwdrivers and your other tools

Opening a device is often step one before a repair. Once it is open, a digital multimeter or other electronic test equipment helps you find the actual fault, and if it needs soldering, a set pairs naturally with a good iron and clean tips, see our Soldering Stations, Soldering Iron Tips and Soldering Wire ranges. Building or prototyping rather than repairing? Take a look at Breadboards and Jumper Wires and the wider electronics tools range. New to soldering as well? Our soldering station buying guide is a good starting point.

Precision screwdriver set FAQ

What is a precision screwdriver set used for?

Opening and repairing small electronics: phones, tablets, laptops, games consoles, drones, cameras, watches and glasses. The tiny hardened bits fit the miniature screws these devices use, which a standard screwdriver is too big and too soft to turn.

How many bits do I actually need?

Most everyday repairs only use a handful (a couple of Phillips sizes, a Pentalobe, a Torx or two). A 36 in 1 covers the vast majority of jobs. Larger sets like the 170 in 1 are worth it if you open a wide variety of devices or want the extra prying and pickup tools.

Are the bits magnetic?

Yes. Every set here has a magnetic driver so the screw stays on the tip instead of dropping inside the device, which makes both removal and refitting far easier.

Can I use one to fix an iPhone or MacBook?

Yes. Apple uses Pentalobe screws on the outside and tri-point/Phillips inside, and all of those bits are included. Pair the driver with the plastic prying tools for opening the case safely.

How many pieces should a precision screwdriver set have?

Small kits (around 12 pieces) cover the basics for one type of device, but you will hit screws they do not have. A 36 in 1 is the practical minimum for mixed repairs, and 120 to 170 piece sets add spare bits plus prying tools, tweezers and cases. More bits means fewer jobs you cannot finish.

Manual or electric (rechargeable) precision screwdriver?

Manual is fine for occasional fixes and gives the most control. The rechargeable 120 in 1 is worth it if you do longer teardowns with lots of screws, as the motor removes them quickly and you finish tightening by hand.

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