T15 Torx Screwdriver for Compact Macs

[AndyDiags]

Hi All,
Knowing that anyone working on a Compact Mac must have a T15 Torx screwdriver, I just wanted provide a link to where I found a great quality one at an excellent price.
It cost under $10 shipped from China, and the great part is that they will ship anywhere worldwide without high shipping cost. These can be hard to find in some countries.

I've used it may times now and no signs of stripping. Great grip handle, magnetic tip, and good length, detailed images attached below. If anyone has any other suggestions, please share!

9.01US $ 22% OFF|1pc 400mm Extra Long Torx Screwdriver With Hole S2 Steel T15 T20 T25 T27 T30 Magnetic Screw Drive Home Repair Hand Tools - Screwdriver - AliExpress

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Cost for me was $8.68 USD shipped to Japan.

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Note to Mods.
Not sure if this belongs in this section but it's specific to compact macs. I'm also hoping this counts as a tool review, and not an advertisement.

 

[rjkucia]

It's only an ad if you're getting paid for it

I use the iFixit Mako which covers 90% of my use cases, but with these old Macs a decent fixed-bit driver can really help if the screw's a little stuck.

 

[Elemenoh]

I have a similar long manual T15 which is great to have, but also use a 6" impact T15 on a 6" extension on an impact driver set to low torque. It's a nice time saver if you work on a lot of compact Macs or other models with T15s.

 

[Nixontheknight]

I bought a 1' long t15 off of amazon, and it works pretty great

 

[VicNor]

I'm using a bit-driver set for electronics sold by Clas Ohlson. It's an iFixit knock-off. Lots of bits, and a short extender. It's narrow and slim enough and just long enough to get the job done. My Macintosh Plus opened up without resistance.

I've previously tried using screwdrivers with 1/4" bits, and that makes it just a tad to thick to reach the screw heads.

 

[alxlab]

I'm using a bit-driver set for electronics sold by Clas Ohlson. It's an iFixit knock-off. Lots of bits, and a short extender. It's narrow and slim enough and just long enough to get the job done. My Macintosh Plus opened up without resistance.

I've previously tried using screwdrivers with 1/4" bits, and that makes it just a tad to thick to reach the screw heads.

Yeah I do the same thing. I use a generic Chinese precision screw driver set since the bit holder is telescopic. Think I paid roughly $10-$15 CAD for it like 10 years ago. The socket bits in any of these kits are also very useful for putting back mac floppy drive plastic retention rings as well.

 

[Volvo242GT]

Here's the one I use.

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Fits a normal bit driver.

-J