The iFixit Opening Tool is the workhorse of any repair kit - a dual-ended nylon pry tool with a wedge on one end and a hook on the other. Non-conductive and softer than the plastics it works against, so it separates clips and seams without scratching housings or shorting anything out.
They are consumables. Tips wear down and edges round off with use, which is exactly why this comes as a five-pack rather than a single tool. Keep a couple in the van and a couple on the bench.
What it's good for
- Releasing clips on plastic enclosures - NTDs, routers, modems, wall plates
- Separating phone and tablet screens and back covers
- Disconnecting ribbon and press-fit connectors without damaging pins
- Lifting adhesive-mounted parts and cable covers
- Safe around live boards - nylon is non-conductive
Specifications
- Manufacturer: iFixit
- Tool type: Pry tool / spudger
- Material: Nylon, non-conductive
- Pack quantity: 5
- Suits: Smartphones, tablets, laptops, telecom and network enclosures
Brand new, genuine iFixit. Shipped from Melbourne by Australia Post.