iFixit Jimmy - The Electronics Opening Tool

My expectation was to get a little more heft and a little less bend for 8 dollars. It would be easy for me to bend the metal between my fingers and ruin it. My hesitancy is that I am not sure what this thing is going to do when I actually use it to pry something open. Similar tools are available from 16 piece bundles of opening tools for the same price (or less) that this tool costs. They include metal spudgers similar to this tool that are nearly indestructible, but solid. Nevertheless, I can see what this company was trying to accomplish with this product. Unfortunately, they failed somewhere in the design process. A large portion of the budget for manufacturing it appears to have been spent on making the logo and handle aesthetically pleasing enough to suit The fact that they got me was a success in that regard. There is a big bargain bin at the local 50 cent store for this product.

Mavis Horn

| Aug 17, 2020

The rubberized handle is nice, but it makes the back of the tool heavy enough that it starts trying to torque itself out as you use it. For the same cost, you would be better off with a 10-inch alternative. There are six of these in a package.

Alexandria Wilson

| Sep 10, 2020

As soon as I bought that laptop, I upgraded its RAM and its SSD, and I wanted a tool to help me do that. The iFixit Jimmy tool caught my eye while searching on Amazon. Reviewers had urged me to buy the book, so I did. As for the metal being soft, I totally agree with all the comments that others have been saying.

So when I got the iFixit Jimmy, I made sure to note this too. The iFixit Jimmy was too soft where it flexed too much, so I needed something with more leverage. In addition, I didn't see where you mention how sharp the edges are. I can't believe it! You have to be careful as the blade side is not dull, it is sharp as I cut myself with it. The blade edge did leave nicks on the leather laptop case, which I didn't like. Finally, being unable to pry the laptop case apart, I used a sturdy guitar pick to break it up. I will save the iFixit Jimmy for household projects in the future. The pros are There's no way to beat the price. A good price for a tool that fits well in the hand. If you need to slice a seam, this blade will work great The cons are This is a metal blade with a soft edge that bends too The knife does not have leverage to pry the case apart * This knife does not have a warning on how sharp its edges are.

Harper Knapp

| Jul 04, 2021

Now, it is no longer useful!.

Zion Stuart

| Apr 07, 2021

I purchased it to repair a specific device for that duty. It is not surprising that some people think the tool is flimsy, as the blade is rather thin and bendable. But, in a nutshell, that's pretty much the purpose Designed to get into tight spaces and let users begin the "prying" process, it can fit in tight spaces. With a pair of pliers I was able to 'clamp open' the bottom of an HP laptop platform which needed to be detached from the main motherboard plastic support. This particular HP laptop has an absolutely awful design, in most cases you simply take out 4 screws to pop the bottom off. This is not the case with this particular I believe it may be overpriced by a few dollars, maybe dollars is a bit steep for this, but it is well made, and it has a nice handle. However, I'm not sure how durable it will be. As a person who dabbles in projects from time to time, I'm not a PC repair guy, just a "civilian. " I'm not going to use this every day. Overall, I believe this was a better purchase than buying plastic "spudgers", since it was able to accomplish what I was looking for.

Rayna Cross

| Jul 06, 2021

A minimal amount of force is required to open the clips. You can use it instead of a flathead screwdriver - much easier The items will also be at less risk of being damaged. The tip on this tool is maybe a bit too narrow to comfortably slip between parts at first, but it can still be used to apply pressure all the way across the surface. There is probably no reason why this was added to avoid accidental cuts and punctures. You might want to pair with a pair of needle-nose pliers There are some parts of the nose that this tool can't reach, so you need nose tweezers.

Henley Bonner

| Sep 06, 2020

As first of all I want to say, I never thought I would need a mini-computer Opening a laptop is not easy. Unfortunately, that tool did not work. Considering this would be used for opening cases and such, I thought the metal portion on the end wasn't a good idea- There is a big difference between the two in the way that it flexes. One screw has to be removed in order to install a new hard drive in a Dell G5 however, two screws were not to be removed You will have to remove the back cover by carefully prying it away from the front. In my opinion, this tool should be in every tech's toolbox, as it made the process easier. I would say it paid for itself in just one use.

Zyair Fischer

| Jun 25, 2021

My husband is a freelance computer repair technician and I have heard him moan and groan often about computer screens or keyboards that are so tightly assembled that it's really difficult to open them. He dislikes plastic spudgers too, because they have a flimsy feel to them, like anything could break off. A tool like this may be an option for helping him solve his problem. The very next day, as he was cleaning the dust from under his laptop keyboard, he used it as a gift for him. He is in love with Despite its flexibility, a blade slim enough for almost any crack can be accommodated by it. I just love it! I can dismantle computers so easily with this!.

Jaylee Olson

| Mar 23, 2021