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Catalog of tools for console repair.
Conventionally, all tools can be divided into three parts:
1. Screwdrivers and additional tools.
2. Soldering iron and various accessories for it.
3. Cleaning tools.
Screwdrivers
Phone disassembly tool kit.
Despite being a phone disassembly kit, these are my primary tools for console repair. I am extremely satisfied with this purchase.
XIAOMI Mijia Wowstick electric screwdriver.
This is simply my best purchase. Every time I watch a video where a YouTuber spends 5 minutes unscrewing all the screws, I wonder why they don't have this tool. This is the full set, exactly the one I bought, but it's a bit pricey. Below, you can find the same thing but in a smaller set.
XIAOMI Mijia Wowstick electric screwdriver.
The same thing, but cheaper and in a smaller set. (By the way, I took the screwdriver set out of the first disassembly kit and replaced it with this set. Screwdriver + bit case). This set has all the necessary bits!
Additional accessories for XIAOMI Mijia Wowstick electric screwdriver.
I didn't buy anything from this because I have the full set, but if you need something from here, here it is.
Separate bit set.
If you bought a small set and need additional bits, you can buy them here.
Universal screwdriver set for Nintendo Switch, New 3DS, PS3, U, NES, SNES, DS Lite, GBA, Gamecube
If you need to open a Game Boy Advance SP once, there's no need to buy the sets above.
Just two screwdrivers
By the way, these are the screwdrivers I use to pop out the hinges from the GBA SP.
Soldering Irons
If you do even the simplest repairs, you will definitely need your own soldering iron.
USB Soldering Iron
This is a USB soldering iron. It's not wireless, but it has a very soft cable that doesn't get in the way while soldering. It's small, feels great, heats up quickly, and has a sleep mode if you forget to turn it off. I use this soldering iron and am very satisfied with it.
TS100
Extremely expensive (4000+ rubles), but according to reviews, it's an extremely cool soldering iron, and everyone says they would never replace it with anything else. I haven't bought it.
SH72
A cheap analog of the TS100 mentioned above.
Solder Sucker
Extremely useful when you need to desolder something, like a button.
Solder Wick
Also useful when you need to desolder something.
More expensive and convenient solder wick
Just more convenient.
Soldering Iron Stand
A cheap soldering iron stand.
Soldering Mat
After buying this mat, I do everything on it, not just soldering. Choose by size.
For Cleaning
Ultrasonic Cleaner
If you disassemble a 20-year-old console, you might find alternative life forms inside, and this ultrasonic cleaner will help you get rid of them.
Cleaning Kit
An excellent cleaning kit. I use it to clean everything.