I'm at the point now where I have some consoles that aren't working well and probably just need a clean or something. Any recommendations for a screwdriver set that'll essentially cover all bases, I know a few SEGA and Nintendo consoles / carts use some uncommon screws. I've heard people say pic related (iFixit) is good but not sure if it would cover everything you'd need? Mainly got Saturn, Gamecube and Game Gear acting up but I'll probably need it for my PS1/2, Xbox, N64 soon enough and would like to be able to open up my old Game Boy carts as well.
You need the Nintendo security screwdrivers for some of the early consoles and cartridges. You can get them on Amazon.
I don't like small/short screwdriver bits because often times you get a situation where a screw is deeply recessed and you can't reach it with the screwdriver because the socket gets in the way.I much prefer dedicated screwdriver for anything common like philips or JIS or tri-wing or nintendo-bit.
ifixit has worked for me. I can't remember if there were any consoles that had screws too deep for the bits to reach, but that would happen with any set.>I have some consoles that aren't working well>Saturn, Gamecube and Game GearThese will most likely need new capacitors. Time to learn to solder!
any time i have one of those mini screwdrivers i feel like i cant get enough power for really stuck screws without the bit holder unscrewing instead
>>12435161>>12435164So would I be better just getting a pack of standard Phillips and the 2 gamebit sizes? I remember using something similar to the top pic way back when and come to think of it I had some difficulty getting into my Saturn and Dreamcast.
>>12435132Just get a couple of those kits, $4 a pop on Ali express + the two Gamebit screwdrivers.
Grab some cans of compressed air while you're at it.
>>12435132>>12435151Ops kit is what I have, and it includes the security bit. Realistically it's a bit over priced, but it comes with everything you need and is of good quality. If you don't mind spending a bit more, it's a great choice. If you're on a budget, you can probably find something just as good if you look hard enough and don't mind taking a chance.
>>12435232Is it long enough to get into deeper bits? Things like the backs of Saturns/DC/Game Gear?
>>12435232>it includes the security bitBoth of them?
>>12435239Mine has two. Just double check, it should list the bits it has.
>>12435248Oh ok so it's most likely both of the ones needed then.
>>12435259Just be sure to double check. I bought mine a good 5-7 years ago. It's always possible it doesn't include those now. I grabbed my kit because it had those two bits though.
>>12435213No, those are too expensive and don't work as well as a good blower. I have pic related from 13 years ago and I never bought another can of air.
>>12435301I have one of those, expensive as hell but you don't have to use it that much before it pays for itself. Compress air cans are just a waste of money.
>>12435696I bought it on clearance for $40 if I recall. Compressed air cans were costing me almost $8 each at the time.
>>12435132I use a similar one to this, mine is a little older but it works fine. Magnet is a little weak but it's not bad. Has every weird tip bit you need for everything from nes to xbox to ps5.
i have so much dust in my room how the fuck do i stop this
>>12435767Is it thin enough to get into deeper holes, like the back of a Dreamcast?
>>12437184No, I stack a Philips 2 and a hex socket bit into each other to reach those screws. If the screw wells are very narrow and deep I do have longer drivers but 98% of the time I get by with that kit.
