Phone Repair Tools & Equipment
The tools, machines and materials I actually use every day in my repair shop in Belgrade — the same gear you've seen on my YouTube channel (103K+ subscribers). Everything is linked to Amazon so you can pick up the exact kit I recommend.
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Phone Opening Tools
The exact tools I use to open iPhones and Samsung phones on the bench — without breaking glass or OLED.
QianLi 3D Screen Disassembler
Manual disassembler with chamfered blades that separates glued glass and digitizer cleanly. One of the tools I reach for on almost every screen job.
View on AmazoniFixit Pro Tech Toolkit
64-bit driver kit with tweezers, spudgers and a suction cup — the core kit on my workbench for every repair.
View on AmazonKaisi Screen Opening Suction Kit
Suction-cup pliers kit that lifts glued screens and back glass without cracking them — strong grip, the opener I reach for first.
View on AmazonJAKEMY 145-in-1 Precision Screwdriver Set
Magnetized pentalobe, tri-point and Phillips bits covering every iPhone and Samsung screw I meet daily.
View on AmazonQianLi Ultra-Thin Pry Blade (i-Pry)
Ultra-thin spring-steel blade that slides under glued screens without cracking the OLED.
View on AmazonOCA Lamination & Refurbishing
OCA (Optically Clear Adhesive) machines and molds for rebonding glass to OLED panels — the heart of modern screen refurbishing.
TBK-568R LCD Separator
Heated separator for cleanly peeling broken glass off iPhone and Samsung OLED panels before re-laminating.
View on AmazonOCA Vacuum Autoclave (Bubble Remover)
Pressurized autoclave that cures OCA and clears micro-bubbles — non-negotiable for factory-grade refurbs.
View on AmazonOCA Adhesive Film Sheets (iPhone / Samsung)
250μm pre-cut OCA sheets in the sizes I use most — iPhone X through 15 Pro Max plus Galaxy S / Note.
View on AmazonYMJ Laminating Equipment
YMJ molds and presses make curved-edge Samsung and flat iPhone lamination repeatable — the alignment system behind clean, bubble-free glass refurbishing.
YMJ 7" Edge Laminator
The 7-inch edge laminator I use for Samsung Galaxy S / Note curved displays. Uniform pressure, no bubbles.
View on AmazonYMJ Laminating Mould Set (iPhone / Samsung)
Model-specific molds that hold each panel at the exact curvature during lamination — the key to a flush, factory-look screen.
View on AmazonYMJ Vacuum Laminating Machine
Compact vacuum laminator built around the YMJ mold system for fast, consistent OCA glass bonding.
View on AmazonTest & Diagnostic Equipment
Board-level diagnostic gear I reach for every day — power supplies, programmers and Face ID testers.
i2C Face ID Tester
Reads Face ID / dot-projector faults on iPhone X and newer. Tells you in seconds whether Face ID is repairable.
View on AmazonJCID V1SE Programmer
The programmer I use for battery, Face ID, True Tone and logic-board repairs on iPhone 6 through 15 Pro Max.
View on AmazonAdjustable DC Bench Power Supply (30V / 5A)
Adjustable 30V / 5A bench PSU with short-circuit protection — essential for diagnosing boot loops and shorts.
View on AmazonFluke 117 Digital Multimeter
Industry-standard True-RMS multimeter. Used daily for continuity, diode and voltage checks on the board.
View on AmazonAdhesives, Glue & Tapes
Sealing phones properly matters. These are the exact adhesives I trust for daily repairs.
B-7000 Industrial Adhesive
Flexible, clear-drying glue — my go-to for frame seals, touch flex and small component bonding.
View on AmazonTesa 61395 Double-Sided Tape
The thin, strong double-sided tape I use for OLED bonding and internal brackets. The pro standard.
View on AmazonOCA Sticker Assortment Pack
Multi-size OCA film sheets for common iPhone and Galaxy models — stock these in bulk if you repair daily.
View on AmazonPre-cut Frame Adhesive Strips
Model-specific die-cut adhesive strips for a clean, factory-grade reassembly after repair.
View on AmazonProtection & Workbench
ESD, eye protection and a proper work surface — the basics that save boards, screens and eyes.
iFixit ESD Anti-Static Wrist Strap
Grounded wrist strap — cheap insurance against frying a logic board the moment you touch it.
View on AmazonMagnetic Silicone Repair Mat
Heat-resistant silicone mat with magnetic screw zones — the screw-tracking system I actually use.
View on AmazonUV-Blocking Laser Safety Glasses
Essential for UV glue curing and laser soldering — block 365/405nm UV from reaching your eyes.
View on AmazonMicroscopes & Lighting
Board-level work is impossible without a good microscope and clean lighting.
AmScope SM-4TZ-144A Trinocular Microscope
3.5x–90x trinocular stereo zoom with a 144-LED ring — the exact microscope I use for board-level soldering.
View on AmazonAmScope 7X–45X Trinocular + Camera
7x–45x trinocular zoom with a USB camera — a solid starting point for board work before stepping up to the SM-4TZ.
View on AmazonAmScope 144-LED Ring Light
Dimmable 144-LED ring with four independent zones — clean, shadow-free light that makes flux and micro-traces pop.
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