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| Kit | Best for | Roughly |
|---|---|---|
| iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit | Almost any repair | $70-80 |
| iFixit Essential Toolkit | Screen & battery basics | $25-30 |
| Precision screwdriver set | Occasional light fixes | $15-25 |
| Suction + pry pick set | Screen opening only | $8-15 |
The kit the pros actually use. 64-bit driver set covers Apple's pentalobe and tri-point screws, plus spudgers, a suction handle, opening picks, tweezers, and an anti-static wrist strap. If you plan to do more than one repair, buy this once and be set for years.
Check Pro Toolkit Price →A compact, quality set with the drivers, spudger, and opening tools that handle the two most common jobs: screen and battery swaps. Great first kit if you just want to fix one device without overspending.
Check Budget Kit Price →A magnetic precision screwdriver set is fine for the occasional light fix. Look for one that explicitly lists 0.8mm pentalobe (P2) and Y000 tri-point bits — those are the Apple-specific screws generic sets often skip. Bits are softer than iFixit's, so go gently.
Check Screwdriver Set Price →If you already have drivers, a suction handle plus thin opening picks is all you need to lift a screen without cracking it. Pair with the heat tools below to soften the adhesive first.
Check Opening Tools Price →At minimum: a P2 pentalobe screwdriver, a Y000 tri-point screwdriver, a suction handle, thin opening picks, a spudger, and a heat source to soften the adhesive. A kit like the iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit includes all of these in one box.
The mid-range ones are fine for a single job, but the cheapest no-name kits often use soft steel bits that strip Apple's tiny screws. If a listing doesn't specifically mention pentalobe (P2) and tri-point (Y000) bits, skip it.
For a screen or battery swap it's optional but cheap insurance. For logic-board level work it's genuinely recommended, since static can damage components. The iFixit Pro kit includes one.
If the repair involves Face ID, the logic board, or a device still under warranty, mailing it in is usually the safer bet. DIY kits shine for screen, battery, charging port, and back-glass jobs on older devices.
Some repairs — Face ID, logic board, water damage — are better left to a pro. We offer mail-in repair with no risk to your device.