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July 24th, 2001, 10:17 PM
#1
 Computers & Magnetic Tip Screwdrivers
Back when I was in school for networking we had an A+ class. I remember asking the instructor on the effects of using a magnetic screwdriver when working on a computer. He (with 20+ years experience in the industry) said he uses them and never has had a problem. I personally don’t use them just to minimize the risk, but what are your opinions on this? Anyone ever have any problems?
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July 25th, 2001, 12:13 AM
#2
Originally posted by sennister:
<STRONG>Anyone ever have any problems?</STRONG>
None.
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July 25th, 2001, 02:12 AM
#3
Registered User
Use Em all the time.
The magnetic field generated by the screwdriver could only hurt one component in your PC anyway: the Hard Drive.
It however is sheilded by a metal case. You could probably hurt it with a speaker magnet... But not much else...
(Though I must admit, I've never tried <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">)
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July 25th, 2001, 02:26 AM
#4
Personally I've never had a problem using a magnetic screwdriver.
Although you can hold one in front of a monitor screen and get a weird effect.
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July 25th, 2001, 05:56 AM
#5
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i've never personally had a problem with magnectic screwys, but there was this one time i dropped a screwdriver on my mobo, never worked the same since <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">
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July 25th, 2001, 06:54 AM
#6
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No problems at all...I just always power down before going near a computer with a screwdriver.
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July 25th, 2001, 08:03 AM
#7
Never had a problem either....
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July 25th, 2001, 09:56 AM
#8
Been using them for years without a single problem
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July 25th, 2001, 10:05 AM
#9
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July 25th, 2001, 11:51 AM
#10
Just don't get into the habit of touching components with it and you won't transfer an static charge to them and be safe too.
Personally, I'd make sure the tip is inches away from any component when using one, even to get a screw. I'd soone turn the computer off and shake the screw out of the case than risk messing up the components with ESD or a magnetic field. Maybe I'm just playing it safe. I used to teach students to work on computers and you would be amazed how something so simple as a magnetic screwdriver can be used to wreak so much havoc in a computer system. Maybe that's why we played with the magnetic tools and left the students to use the safer ones, including the non metal screwdrivers.
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July 25th, 2001, 12:10 PM
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I agree with WesFlash on this.
Don't stab sensitive components like the CPU or onboard chips (sound/video, etc.) and you should be fine.
Never had a problem so far.
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July 25th, 2001, 12:12 PM
#12
I use them all the time for 18 years, I just touch the screw only and nothing else <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">
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July 25th, 2001, 05:02 PM
#13
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As I have told my son and nephew - "Magnetic Tip Screwdrivers are alright, but if you ever open up the computer case again while eating freaking jelly doughnuts I turn the both of ya into mules!" <IMG SRC="smilies/mad.gif" border="0"> (Actually happened) <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">
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July 25th, 2001, 05:54 PM
#14
I use them sometimes too, the magnetic field is barely strong enuf to keep the screw on let alone damage anything, besides with a steady hand you can do it without touching anything delicate anyway <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">
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July 25th, 2001, 06:15 PM
#15
I use a mechanical screw starter from snap-on. If you want to check it out, go to snapon.com and search for part no. CSSC9. It has a plastic shank and does phillips and flat tip screws without magnets (for you paranoid types). I have, however, never had a problem with magnetic type screw starters. Most quality screwdrivers are slightly magnetized, anyway. (Snap-On, Craftsman, ect.)
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