iFixit - Answers With Device "iFixit Precision Bit Driver"

iFixit Precision Bit Driver: Size of O-ring used in the bearing cap

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 21:14:39 -0700

My driver came apart, and I somehow lost the O-ring used on the bearing cap. What are the dimensions of it so I can get a replacement?

iFixit Precision Bit Driver: Larger driver in the MANTA kit the blue cap came off

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:46:45 -0700

The blue cap on the end of my larger driver for the manta kit came off. I tried to get it apart but was unsuccessful. And not sure howto get apart to fix it like the smaller 1/4" driver.

Is there a way to fix it??????

⟐ Commented July 02, 2025 at 14:46 MST

iFixit Precision Bit Driver: Where can I get a imperial set off Hex / Allen Keys

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:03:28 -0700

Ifixit currently only sells metric Hex keys or is commonly known in the US as Allen keys/wrenches. I need a set of Imperial Hex keys to put in with my 4mm ifixit driver set. Does anybody know where I can get a set I have tried searching but I seem to only get sets of 4mm Hex with a 1/4" shank, 4mm drivers with no imperial sizes, or metric sets that include 4mm Hex with 1/4" shanks.

⟐ Commented June 24, 2025 at 11:03 MST

iFixit Precision Bit Driver: Larger driver in the MANTA toolkit... are bitssupposed to be magnetic?

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:45:27 -0700

A few months back I purchased the Manta toolkit. I had already owned a Pro Tech Toolkit. I have done several PC builds in this time, and have noticed that the driver with the Pro kit, along with the smaller driver in the Manta kit, both exhibit some magnetism through the bit, preventing screws from falling off the bit.

Unfortunately, the larger driver in the Manta kit does not exhibit the same magnetism. For example, a fan screw. I do not need to hold it onto the bit with a finger when using the smaller drivers, but the larger driver, I am required to since there is no magnetism/pull through the bit. Is this intended?

⟐ Answer edited December 12, 2024 at 15:45 MST

iFixit Precision Bit Driver: Anyone else ever lose magnetism on tool temporarily?

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:51:05 -0700

I was repairing a device today and my driver suddenly lost magnetism. I tried everything to remedy the situation to no avail. Minutes later, the magnetism suddenly came back all on it's own. Solar flare? Neutrinos? Has this happened to anyone else?

⟐ Commented October 21, 2024 at 13:51 MST

iFixit Precision Bit Driver: How to get magnet to stay inside driver tip?

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:24:38 -0700

The magnet inside my 4mm Precision Bit Driver came out attached to the bit (see picture). How can I get it to stay back in the driver handle's tip?

My question is essentially the opposite of How to remove magnet stuck inside driver head. @billg66 gave some instructions for replacing the magnet:

Use a bit or the punch (better) to return the magnet to its seat, tap it a couple of firm taps with a small hammer. it seems to stay in place.
For more security, you might try dropping a small amount of iron filings down the tube from the other end along with a drop or two of cyanoacrylate glue This will likely bond sufficiently to hold the magnet more firmly.

Tapping the magnet does not seem to keep it in place. Is superglue on the back of the magnet my best option, or are there others?

(And I'm aware of the lifetime guarantee on the driver, but I'd like to try and fix it before requesting a replacement.)

⟐ Commented October 21, 2024 at 13:24 MST

iFixit Precision Bit Driver: Blue cap came off of the precision bit screw driver. How to fix this?

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:49:55 -0700

I have Manta Precision kit and today blue cap came off. I am attaching pictures here. Could you please share the link of the video if you have one on how to fix this?

⟐ Answered October 04, 2024 at 9:49 MST

iFixit Precision Bit Driver: My Mahi 1/4" Handle came apart!

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 04:29:38 -0700

The screw through the bearing into the rotating palm handle on my Mahi driver came loose. It looks like the only way to repair it is to get a hex driver through the handle from the nose end. How can I get the magnet out so I can reattach the palm handle portion?

I am comfortable pressing it out but am hesitant in case the steel tip unscrews or there is another way.

⟐ Commented August 12, 2024 at 4:29 MST

iFixit Precision Bit Driver: Essential toolkit driver question

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:50:11 -0700

I want to buy a screwdriver extention, will any 1/4" work with the included driver?

⟐ Answered June 17, 2024 at 20:50 MST

iFixit Precision Bit Driver: Can I use Ultrasonic Cleaning Machines to clean the bits?

Tue, 07 May 2024 04:49:20 -0700

I have an iFixit Manta Driver Kit, and its bits are starting to have some oxidizing / rust. I am planning to use an Ultrasonic Cleaning Machine to clean the screw bits. Is this a good idea and has anyone tried it?

⟐ Answer accepted May 07, 2024 at 4:49 MST

iFixit Precision Bit Driver: What is the best way to remove rust off a a screwdriver bit

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:22:42 -0700

Ive started noticing that one of my commonly used screwdrivers got rusted up a little, The rest seems to be fine (ones that i dont use alot). Another thing I found is that the place where you insert the bits also got rusted a little. Here are the images of the rustiness. How can I fix this?

⟐ Answered November 08, 2023 at 16:22 MST

iFixit Precision Bit Driver: Bit stuck in tool due to super glue

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 07:38:39 -0700

Hey, I made a mistake and let small drop of glue into screwdriver, now it’s impossible to take off the bit.

Any idea how to dissolve it?

⟐ Commented September 19, 2023 at 7:38 MST

iFixit Precision Bit Driver: The small screw stuck in the top of my iFixit Precision bit Driver

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:18:47 -0700

Dear Supporting Team,

Kindly I have the trouble as follows:

Somehow a small screw stuck in the precision bit Driver at the magnetic part.

I try to pull out by using wax and other magnetic device but it is still not solved.

Kindly I need your help to know how I can withdraw the screw from the driver.

Thanks,

Mohamed El-Sayed

⟐ Commented February 15, 2023 at 5:18 MST

iFixit Precision Bit Driver: How to remove magnet stuck inside driver head

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 05:48:36 -0700

So, the story isn't long and it was me being dumb, but the magnet that comes with the case fell off and ended up inside the driver head, I tried super glue but it just doesn't stick. The driver does work, the bits fit but not all the way, any ideas on how to get it out?

⟐ Answer accepted January 02, 2023 at 5:48 MST