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iFixit Precision Bit Driver
Type
replacement
Thing
Magnet
Title
iFixit Precision Bit Driver Magnet Replacement
Introduction
This guide will help you replace the magnet at the bottom of your IFixit 4mm aluminium precision driver.
This may be helpful:
* if you need to remove something stuck to the magnet inside the shaft (bearing, small screw...)
* if your magnet has become broken or lost strength
* if you're curious and addicted to taking things appart
A year ago, I caught a steel ball bearing inside my screwdriver. With the bearing inside, bits wouldn't stay in because of the lower magnetic strength and insertion depth. I tried a few things, but eventually removed the bearing by heating up my screwdriver with a blowtorch, which demagnetised the magnet, and allowed me to retrieve the bearing.[br]
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With the magnet no longer magnetic, I inserted 2 4mmx2mm disc magnets at the bottom of my driver to hold the bits in place. They stuck out a little, but at least my driver held bits in place again, and I have been using it for the past year.[br]
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I stumbled upon this guide : [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Reattach+the+Cap+on+an+iFixit+Precision+Bit+Driver/145856?pk_vid=181822a97045c3de1694690821454a21|Reattach the cap on an IFixit Precision Bit Driver|new_window=true] and did it in reverse to see what was inside. Turns out, the screwdriver is hollow, and I could see the old magnet through the hole.[br]
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I took advantage of this to remove the old magnet, and restore my original insertion depth
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Difficulty
Moderate
Conclusion
Congratulaitons. Your screwdriver is fixed.[br]
Now you that you have 4mm disc magnets, why not stick one to the bottom of your 4mm hex driver bit, and give you a magnetic bit extension for hard to reach screws.
Author
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