iFixit Precision Electric Screwdriver - 4mm Bit Cordless Driver for Electronics, Computer, Phone Repair

Other Low Star Reviews:Saw lots of bad or disappointed reviews on this before ordering it. I knew what I was looking for -- a cost effective precision screwdriver for proper mounting pressure on my GPU, and this made a HUGE difference. If you are looking for something with a lot more power to drill into or deal with tight screws, this is not the right product. It's low torque is a design feature.Torque/Power:This screwdriver won't enough torque in electric mode to remove some screws -- especially controller and phone screws that have had Locktite put on threads at the factory. For these screws, just don't use the buttons and manually break them loose by turning by hand, and then switch to electric mode to finish removing the screw. The speed is a bit slow on this driver as well, which is actually nice so you don't cross any threads and have plenty of time to stop if something doesn't feel right.Battery:Some people also whined that it needed AAA batteries and that they prefer rechargeable internal batteries... which completely goes against right to repair and iFixit's entire brand of right to repair and product longevity. Just use AAA rechargeable batteries, and you have ZERO downtime. Having replaceable batteries is a HUGE plus. Considering how little wear and tear something like this gets when used properly, I expect the screwdriver to remain in my PC toolkit for a long time, and if it had an internal battery, it would be an extra hassle to replace later, or the screwdriver would just end up e-waste like so many modern electronics.I have been using EBL branded 1100mAh batteries with zero issues. I did not notice any battery drain like some users have mentioned, but if I was going to store this screwdriver for longer than a few days, I would remove the batteries anyways. I removed a good 30-40 screws and reinstalled them across my entire PC and GPU during maintenance two days ago, and just used the driver again on another 20 or so, it's still going strong and hasn't slowed down yet.LED lights:The LED lights work just fine, but have no dedicated button, which makes the feature semi-useless. I already knew about this from other reviews, and usually just use a headlamp or real flashlight on such jobs, so it's not an issue. If you try to turn on the light by turning the screwdriver with a screw places on the end of a driver, you will likely find it flung across the room. Considering the device price of $20 USD, the lack of a capacitive/temporary or toggle switch for the LED lights is expected.Packaging:Strangely, both the small white box the screwdriver is shipped in, and the screwdriver itself have no iFixit branding on them at all. This isn't completely unheard of, just a strange choice. Perhaps the screwdriver wasn't made but is just sold by iFixit. However, looking up the UPC code (799559596750) from the product box confirms the screwdriver is listed as "IFixit Precision Electric Screwdriver", confirming the product is a genuine product. You can also find it directly on the iFixit website.My Use Case (A perfect example of what you need this for):I have a GPU (graphics card) that has had thermal issues due to unusual die design (Sapphire Nitro+ 7800 XT). I had re-pasted the card before using a manual iFitIt screwdriver from the Pro Tech Toolkit, and still had thermal issues.The RDNA 3 series of cards are know to have huge temp differences across the die, sometimes as much as a 30c delta between hot-spot and edge temps. Using a high quality paste or phase change pad like PTM 7950 helps a bit, but temps remained high on my card, a 27c higher difference on my edge temps.Carefully using this screwdriver to apply the right amount of torque to the back plate spring on my die dropped my edge temps on my GPU from a 27c delta to a 12c delta, using the exact same tube of Gelid GC Extreme paste I used previously. The slow torque applied by this electric screwdriver -- meaning it stops at a certain point helped for all the screws -- even those going through and into plastic threads for mounting the fan shroud. Everything felt secure, and didn't over tighten.The back plate spring is quite strong on my GPU, it's designed to apply mechanical pressure between the copper block of the heatsink to the GPU die, so the screwdriver stopped before fully finishing the job on those 4 screws. I simple turned the screwdriver by hand -- rated to 1nm in manual mode -- and finished tightening those 4 screws in a star pattern by hand to finish the job. I did this very carefully, only moving in 1/4 turns and switching between all screws to make sure the pressure applied evenly.The driver also worked great on motherboard screws, securing my quite heavy (GIGABYTE x670 Aorus Elite AX) motherboard to my case. No having to worry about the screws damaging the board and cutting or exposing traces in the future.

Screwdriver has 2 buttons, one close to the driver is the forward, while the rear of the front button is backwards. I like how its simple. It runs on 2 AAA batteries and does not come included. Alkaline batteries used for the screwdriver is highly discouraged because it drains quickly, so I personally recommend Energizer Lithium AAA batteries, because they deliver more power and last longer. My only downsides is that I don't like how the torque is very low and only tightens medium to lightly tightened screws. By that I mean that the screw should only be around factory tightened. Overall it really does help me save my hands from doing long work from a manual screwdriver.

It works as expected, albeit a bit weak for older parts. I enjoy the light, but I wish the device itself were magnetic. But the magnet bit strength is excellent. It also feels good to work with.

First let me start by saying that I really like iFixit, I have several of their screwdriver kits, and tools, but this one is a bit of a dud to me... The screwdriver works, but there's just no power, and it's slow. I work in IT and am taking apart laptops and small electronics daily, and this just feels like it comes up a bit short. I have tried similar screwdrivers to this in the past, and they usually have a lot more power, but cheap plastic gears that don't last. The speed is another turn off for me. I can unscrew something by hand in almost half the time it takes to just hover over holding the reverse / forward buttons. It feels well built, and works just fine with my existing ifixit bits, but after half a day of use, I switched back to my manual screwdriver.

Since it’s an iFixit product, I figured it would be awesome, but I was sorely mistaken. It’s battery powered and doesn’t have enough torque to take a screw out by itself, unless of course all your products have screws that aren’t completely screwed in! Instead, you have to loosen the screw manually and then use the electric the rest of the way, but since you already had to manually loosen it, there is no point in switching back to the electric.It it’s defense, it’s easy to use and does function, to a certain extent. It’s durable and well built as well.If you’re in the market for an electric screwdriver, look elsewhere for one with a higher price point because as the saying goes: “You get what you pay for.”

I’ll begin by saying this iFixit Precision Electric Screwdriver is much better than the other reviews I’ve read. It does exactly what it’s meant to do as a low torque precision screwdriver, making it perfect for delicate tasks like electronics repair and small assembly projects.The build quality feels a bit cheap at first glance, but I’ve found it to be surprisingly durable. I’ve used it for several projects, and it hasn’t shown any signs of wear or malfunction. The versatility of this tool is impressive; it comes with a variety of bits that can handle different screw types, which is a huge plus.One of the standout features for me is the battery life. It runs on just two AAA batteries, and I’ve been using it for weeks without needing to replace them. That’s a significant advantage for a tool of this kind.Overall, I would rate the iFixit Precision Electric Screwdriver 4 stars. While it could benefit from a more premium feel in the build quality, its performance and value make it a worthwhile addition to any toolkit.

Bought the iFixit brand electric screwdriver as I figured it would be high quality like their other products. Unfortunately it is very weak and its better to just screw/unscrew things manually. Most things I have to unscrew a little and then use this to finish the job, which is not ideal. The 2x triple AAA battery requirement should have been a dead giveaway. That said, its quality and build are perfectly fine, just no power.