Phone/Case tools

[Big Jim]

I know this one has been covered in the past however I can't find the thread.

I am fed up of buying plastic case opening tools to have them break the 1st/2nd time I use them.

I am currently using the following tools
1 - cheap and nasty, break all the time, BUT the correct shape and generally most effective
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8PCS-Scre...K_iPad_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item5d4053e4bc

2 - again cheap, pretty durable, BUT the shape is not ideal in a lot of scenarios
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hot-Black...K_iPad_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item4d16ab518c

3 - metal so much more durable, was very expensive although considering it will pretty much last forever I guess not that expensive. It is good though, it just doesn't work in a lot of scenarios as the metal would damage the soft plastics that some laptop manufacturers use
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/iSesamo-O...S_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item2a268d5a9f

 

[frase]

Old credit/bankcard free and does the same job

 

[RichmondTech]

I think a lot of people stick with the plastic opening tools because metal tools have the ability to mar the case while opening.

 

[JustInspired]

For laptops we use guitar picks http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/300744947070?nav=SEARCH

 

[Altster]

Really? I quit using any type of metal tools on plastic case parts a long time ago. Go to your favorite music store (that sells guitars) and pick up a bunch of guitar picks of various thicknesses. Since I (have been known to) play both guitar and electric base guitar I have various sizes (shapes) and thicknesses.

I also use my fingers when opening cases. And for some reason I (almost) always forget to take at least 1 screw out of the bottom of a laptop and wonder why I can't get the danged thing apart! 'Guess it comes from old age settling in.

 

[frase]

Don't forget tricky laptops..some have a keyboard release hole..bastards
Need to poke a small thin tool, i use a wooden skewer to push in and release in k/b hole on back cover.