10 Must-Have Tools for Mobile Phone Repair

10 Must-Have Professional Tools and Tool Kit for Mobile Phone Repair with Price List in India.

Here I discuss about 10 Must-Have Tools for Mobile Phone Repair. There are hundreds of Tool, Tool Kit and Equipment for Mobile Phone Repairing. Some of them are Cheap and Inexpensive while other are Expensive. Not Everyone can Buy all these Tools. So, how to select the best and must-have tools for mobile phone repair.

Well, I am in this field for the past over 15 Years and I can share my Experience with you so that you can save both your Time and Money and get your Money’s worth and Buy the Best Possible Professional Mobile Phone Repairing Tools.

10 Must-Have Tools for Mobile Phone Repair with Price List

1. Soldering Iron / Soldering Station / Soldering Iron Kit

The first must-have tool for mobile phone repairing is a Soldering Iron. Beginners can Buy a Simple Plug-and-Use Soldering Iron of about 40-50 Watt.

Experienced and Professional Technicians can Buy a Temperature Controlled Soldering Iron or a Temperature Controlled Soldering Station or even a Soldering Iron Kit that Contains Everything in an Easy-to-Carry Kit or Carry Bag. These Soldering Iron Kits Help you to Keep Everything in an Organized Manner.

Following are the Best Options with Price List:

1. Stanley Soldering Iron (30 Watt) : Price = Rs. 360/-

2. TECHTEST Soldering Iron with Temperature Control : Price = Rs. 599/-

3. TECHTEST Soldering Tool Kit : Price = Rs. 1,298/-

4. BAKU BK-938 Mini Soldering Station : Price = Rs. 6,100/-

5. Soldron 878D Soldering Station : Price = Rs. 7,200/-

2. Hot Air Blower / SMD Rework Station

The Second must-have tool for mobile phone repairing is a Good Quality Hot Air Blower or SMD Rework Station. Beginners can Buy a Cheap and Economical Hot Air SMD Rework Station.

Experienced and Professional Technicians can Buy a Temperature Controlled God Quality SMD Rework Station. These Rework Station Come with the Main Station and Hot Air Nozzles of Different Diameters and SMD Pick Up Tools to Repair SMD Electronic Components and ICs.

Following are the Best Options with Price List:

1. YIHUA 858D Hot Air SMD Rework Station | Hot Air Blower : Price = Rs. 3,398/-

2. Quick 858D Hot Air SMD Rework Station : Price = Rs. 3,099/-

3. Soldron 878D Rework Station : Price = Rs. 7,200/-

4. Yihua 853AAA SMD BGA Rework Station : Price = Rs. 17,498/-

3. Precision Screwdriver and Mobile Phone Opening Tools

The Next must-have tool for mobile phone repairing are some Good Quality Precision Screwdrivers and Mobile Phone Opening Tools.  T4, T5 and T6 Precision Screwdrivers are Good Enough to Unscrew and Disassemble Mobile Phone and Smartphone of Any Brand and Model.

Both Beginners and Professional Technicians Must Buy Good Quality Precision Screwdrivers and Mobile Phone Opening Tools. I also Recommend to Buy Tools that are ESD-Safe (Antistatic).

Following are the Best Options with Price List:

1. THEMISTO Screwdriver Tool Kit for Mobile Repair : Price = Rs. 312/-

2. PagKis Screwdriver Tool Kit : Price = Rs. 499/-

3. Scout Screwdriver Set for Mobile Phone Repairing : Price = Rs. 1,899/-

4. iFixit Tool Kit for Electronics and Mobile Repair = Price = Rs. 9,797/-

4. Digital Multimeter

A Good Quality Digital Multimeter is a Must for Every Mobile Repair Technician. Both Beginners and Professional Technicians Must Buy Good Quality Digital Multimeter Even if they Cost Little More.

Following are the Best Options with Price List:

1. Mastech MAS830L Digital Multimeter : Price = Rs. 568/-

2. Fluke 101 Digital Multimeter : Price = Rs. 2,550/-

Video: Mastech MAS830L Digital Multimeter Review

5. DC Power Supply

A Good Quality DC Power Supply is a Must for Every Mobile Repair Technician. Both Beginners and Professional Technicians Must Buy Good Quality DC Power Supply Even if they Cost Little More.

Following are the Best Options with Price List:

1. Baku BK 1502DD Digital DC Power Supply : Price = Rs. 1,799/-

6. Magnifier or Magnifying Lamp

A Good Quality Magnifier or Magnifying Lamp or Magnifier with PCB Holder is a Must for Every Mobile Repair Technician. Both Beginners and Professional Technicians Must Buy Good Quality Magnifiers Even if they Cost Little More.

Following are the Best Options with Price List:

1. Desktop Magnifier with LED Light for Mobile Phone Repairing : Price = Rs.4,236/-

2. PCB Holder Stand for Soldering & Mobile Repairing : Price = Rs. 312/-

3. Head Magnifier with LED Light for Mobile Phone Repair : Price = Rs. 710/-

4. Brightech Light View PRO Magnifying Clamp Lamp : Price = Rs. 14,599/-

Video: Review of Best Head Magnifier with LED Light

7. ESD Protection Tools

Most SMD Components and ICs on Mobile Phone PCB are ESD Sensitive and can Get Damaged even before you know. Hence ESD Protection is a must.

Following are the Best Options with Price List:

1. ESD Mat for Soldering with Grounding Cord and Wrist Strap : Price = Rs.831/-

2. ESD Brush & ESD Tweezers Set : Price = Rs. 599/-

3. Heat Resistant Mat for Soldering : Price = Rs. 1,199/-

4. ESD Hand Gloves PU Coated Fingertip : Price = Rs. 199/-

5. ESD Wrist Strap (Anti Static Wrist Strap) : Price = Rs. 169/-

6. Schofic Anti-Static ESD Safe Apron / Coat – Blue : Price = Rs. 375/-

7. Surface Resistivity Meter Z203 ESD SR Meter : Price = Rs. 8,499/-

Video: What is ESD and ESD Protection Methods

8. Soldering Consumables

For Soldering and Desoldering or Electronic Components, a Mobile Repair Technician will need following Soldering Consumables.

Following are the Best Options with Price List:

1. Solder Wire : Price = Rs.349/-

2. Solder Paste

3. Paste Flux

4. Liquid Flux

5. Desoldering Wick

6. Jumper Wire

Video: Types of Solder Wire

9. Cleaning Chemicals and Equipment

For Cleaning the Mobile Phone PCB and Electronic Components a Technician will Need Following.

Following are the Best Options with Price List:

1. IPA Solution : Price = Rs.209/-

2. Ultrasonic Cleaner

3. ESD Brush

4. Glue Cleaning Chemicals

10. Other Miscellaneous Tools

A Mobile Repair Professional may also need few other Tools and Consumables.

Following are the Best Options with Price List:

1. Battery Booster or Battery Eliminator : Price = Rs.369/-

2. LCD Screen Separator Machine : Price = Rs. 3,849/-

3. SMD Hot Tweezers : Price = Rs. 1,989/-

4. Glue Cleaning Chemicals

Essential Tools for Phone Repair FAQs

Final Words:

I Hope you found this 10 Must-Have Tools for Mobile Phone Repair Useful. All Tools and Consumables are very Carefully Handpicked so that you get your Money’s Worth.

Please feel Free to Share your Ideas and Suggestions Below in the Comment Section.